This statistic shows the volume of fresh fruits imported into the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015 from key trading partners, by country of origin. In 2015, fresh fruit imports from Spain were measured at 594 thousand tonnes, followed by South Africa at 327 thousand tonnes. Trends in the import volume of fresh fruit have seen little change in recent years, while the value of such imports has increased. Consumer spending on fruit has also increased, although not significantly so when based on the volume of household purchases. Mid-ranged age groups are the most likely to purchase fresh fruit, likely due to their having families and children, whereas average purchases per person per week of fresh and processed fruit and vegetables have decreased in volume.
Import volume of fresh fruits in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015, by country of origin
(in 1,000 tonnes)
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Defra. (May 25, 2017). Import volume of fresh fruits in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015, by country of origin (in 1,000 tonnes) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/316567/fresh-fruits-import-volume-key-partners-united-kingdom-uk/
Defra. "Import volume of fresh fruits in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015, by country of origin (in 1,000 tonnes)." Chart. May 25, 2017. Statista. Accessed December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/316567/fresh-fruits-import-volume-key-partners-united-kingdom-uk/
Defra. (2017). Import volume of fresh fruits in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015, by country of origin (in 1,000 tonnes). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/316567/fresh-fruits-import-volume-key-partners-united-kingdom-uk/
Defra. "Import Volume of Fresh Fruits in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2015, by Country of Origin (in 1,000 Tonnes)." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 May 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/316567/fresh-fruits-import-volume-key-partners-united-kingdom-uk/
Defra, Import volume of fresh fruits in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015, by country of origin (in 1,000 tonnes) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/316567/fresh-fruits-import-volume-key-partners-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited December 23, 2024)
Import volume of fresh fruits in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015, by country of origin (in 1,000 tonnes) [Graph], Defra, May 25, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/316567/fresh-fruits-import-volume-key-partners-united-kingdom-uk/
