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United Kingdom - Prepared Dishes and Meals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in the UK - 2023

Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in the UK (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average prepared dishes and meal export price amounted to $9,844 per ton, dropping by -3.4% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 12% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $10,192 per ton in July 2023, and then fell modestly in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($30,375 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($2,763 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in the UK (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average prepared dishes and meal import price amounted to $4,636 per ton, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 17% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,447 per ton. From April 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($16,856 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($1,340 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Prepared Dishes and Meal in the UK

For the third year in a row, the UK recorded decline in shipments abroad of prepared dishes and meals, which decreased by -4.6% to 173K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The smallest decline of -1.4% was in 2021.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal exports declined to $1.5B in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The smallest decline of -0.3% was in 2020.

Export of Prepared Dishes and Meal in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	140	140	189	173	7.3%
Germany	267	277	154	135	-20.3%
Ireland	148	149	166	116	-7.8%
United States	95.0	106	108	107	4.0%
France	70.6	68.6	99.8	105	14.1%
China	42.2	61.3	58.3	87.4	27.5%
Australia	31.4	39.5	43.5	39.6	8.0%
United Arab Emirates	26.4	27.5	30.2	37.5	12.4%
Saudi Arabia	49.2	30.6	28.1	36.4	-9.6%
Sweden	39.7	32.9	32.1	30.6	-8.3%
Thailand	15.5	13.0	11.0	23.2	14.4%
South Korea	17.5	16.5	23.7	22.6	8.9%
Indonesia	8.5	5.8	8.5	13.9	17.8%
Others	623	602	589	555	-3.8%
Total	1,574	1,570	1,542	1,482	-2.0%

Top Export Markets for Prepared Dishes and Meal from the UK in 2022:

Ireland (20.5K tons)
Netherlands (20.0K tons)
France (14.9K tons)
United States (9.2K tons)
Saudi Arabia (8.1K tons)
Germany (7.9K tons)
South Korea (7.1K tons)
United Arab Emirates (6.8K tons)
Thailand (5.5K tons)
Indonesia (4.6K tons)
Sweden (4.0K tons)
Australia (3.8K tons)
China (3.7K tons)

Imports of Prepared Dishes and Meal in the UK

In 2022, imports of prepared dishes and meals into the UK skyrocketed to 418K tons, surging by 22% against 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal imports skyrocketed to $1.8B in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Import of Prepared Dishes and Meal in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	233	280	251	332	12.5%
Denmark	227	181	167	221	-0.9%
Netherlands	199	180	143	183	-2.8%
France	121	118	107	147	6.7%
United States	174	194	114	119	-11.9%
Italy	34.0	34.4	34.0	76.5	31.0%
Belgium	74.4	84.6	69.2	67.5	-3.2%
Ireland	313	362	60.8	64.0	-41.1%
Poland	32.4	31.6	41.6	61.2	23.6%
China	44.3	49.7	57.7	51.8	5.4%
Thailand	37.4	40.3	44.2	46.7	7.7%
Greece	30.6	39.5	30.2	40.5	9.8%
Indonesia	15.8	15.2	16.0	24.1	15.1%
Others	230	242	322	338	13.7%
Total	1,767	1,852	1,456	1,771	0.1%

Top Suppliers of Prepared Dishes and Meal to the UK in 2022:

Germany (82.1K tons)
Netherlands (58.7K tons)
Denmark (51.9K tons)
Ireland (32.9K tons)
Belgium (32.6K tons)
France (29.8K tons)
Thailand (28.3K tons)
Poland (11.5K tons)
Italy (8.7K tons)
China (8.3K tons)
United States (7.4K tons)
Indonesia (7.1K tons)
Greece (7.0K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for prepared dishes and meal in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10851900 - Other prepared dishes and meals (including frozen pizza)
Prodcom 10891940 - Other food preparations n.e.c.

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United Kingdom

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023