Dried fruit: UK import value 2001-2023

Imports of dried fruit to the United Kingdom (UK) were valued at approximately 125 million British pounds in 2023. Import values in 2023 were down compared to the previous year of 146 million pounds. Export values roughly mirrored import trends with growth culminating in a peak in 2018 and a drop most recently.

Dried fruit consumption

Dried fruits were the second lowest consumed sub-category of fruits and nuts in Great Britain. In 2020/21, the average person purchased 19 grams of dried fruits for consumption. Only frozen fruit was consumed less.

Sales of nuts and dried fruits made in the UK

In 2018, sales volumes of dried fruits and nuts amounted to 28.57 thousand metric tons. Sales values from UK production amounted to 131 million British pounds. The sales price of fruits and nuts made in the UK came to 4.59 GBP Per kilogram.