Between 2008 and 2022, the number of stores that specialize in the sales of meat has generally been shrinking In the United Kingdom. During this period, the number of meat specialty stores saw a decrease of 1,183. Of these stores, approximately 1,900 generated a turnover between 100,000 and 250,000 British pounds in 2021. Only about 150 stores generated revenue of two million or more British pounds.
UK meat production industry
The number of enterprises operating in the production and preservation of meat products has remained mostly stable. Turnover for the industry has peaked in 2020 with the largest share of turnover made up by companies that process and preserve meat, as well as produce meat products.
Spending on meat in the UK
In 2023, consumer spending on meat totaled around 24.45 billion British pounds in the United Kingdom. This is an increase of almost ten percent compared to the previous year. The price of fresh meat products is forecast to continue to grow in the coming years in the UK and will push up spending with it.
Number of specialized stores for the retail sale of meat and meat products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2008 to 2022
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