In 2023, the UK's import of prepared or preserved cucumbers and gherkins stood at approximately 49 million kilograms. From 2024 to 2028, a steady increase is forecasted, reaching 55.569 million kilograms by 2028. This indicates positive year-on-year growth, with variations reflecting consistent demand. Over the last two years, the average yearly increase is projected at around 1.6%, evidencing stable market growth. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) predicts a healthy average increase of 2.2% per year.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on raw cucumber production affecting supply chains, evolving consumer preferences towards organic products, and trade policies post-Brexit that might influence import costs and volumes.
