March 14, 2025
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The UK's wine market is expected to witness an increase in consumption over the next decade, as an annual growth rate of +2.2 % of the size and +4.3 % compared to the value from 2024 to 2035. This growth is fed by the increasing demand, which leads to the size of the market of 1.4B liters and a value of $ 6.9 billion by the end of 2035.
Market expectations
Payed by the increasing demand for wine in the UK, the market is expected to start in ascending consumption over the next decade. The market performance is expected to increase slightly, with an annual growth rate of +2.2 % for the period from 2024 to 2035, which the market size is expected to reach 1.4B liters by the end of 2035.
consumption
UK consumption of wine
In 2024, the amount of wine consumed in the United Kingdom increased to 1.1B liters, growing by 31 % compared to the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight decrease. During the period under review, consumption reached the maximum size at 1.4B liters in 2015; However, from 2016 to 2024, consumption failed to restore momentum.
The size of the wine market in the UK was modest to $ 4.4 billion in 2024, and remains fixed for the previous year. This number reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (with the exception of logistical costs, retail marketing costs, and retail margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded relatively flat direction style. During the period, the market reached the maximum of $ 4.4 billion in 2023, and then decreased modestly the following year.
production
UK wine production
In 2024, the UK's wine production increased modestly to 1.3 million liters, with an increase of 3.2 % compared to 2023. During the period under review, production saw a sudden stagnation. The most prominent growth rate was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 96 %. The production of wine reached its climax at 17 million liters in 2015; However, from 2016 to 2024, production was stopped at a fairly lower number.
In terms of value, wine production increased significantly to $ 19 million in 2024, estimated at the export price. In general, production faced a sudden decrease. The most prominent growth rate was recorded in 2014, an increase of 93 % against the previous year. The production of wine reached its climax at $ 150 million in 2015; However, from 2016 to 2024, production failed to restore momentum.
Imports
Wine imports in the United Kingdom
In 2024, approximately. 1.1ply a liter of wine was imported in the UK. Pick up 29 % compared to 2023 numbers. In general, imports have seen a noticeable contraction. During the period under review, imports reached the maximum of 1.5B liters in 2015; However, from 2016 to 2024, imports stood in a fairly lower number.
In terms of value, wine imports contracted to $ 4.8 billion in 2024. However, imports saw a relatively flat direction style. The growth pace was the most obvious in 2021 when imports increased by 8.7 %. During the period, imports achieved peak number at $ 5 billion in 2023, and then fell the following year.
Imports by the country
Italy was (219 meters), Australia (182 meters) and France (161 meters) of the main suppliers of the United Kingdom, with 50 % of total imports. Spain, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, Germany and the United States have somewhat left, as they together represent another 43 %.
From 2013 to 2024, the most prominent rate of growth in purchases was achieved among the main suppliers, by Argentina (with an annual +9.4 % annual growth rate), while imports for other leaders witnessed mixed trend patterns.
In terms of value, France ($ 1.7 billion), Italy ($ 1.1 billion) and Spain (399 million dollars) were the largest wine suppliers for the United Kingdom, and together they consist 67 % of total imports. New Zealand, Australia, Chile, the United States, South Africa, Argentina and Germany are somewhat backward, including another 28 %.
Among the main suppliers, Argentina, which reached an annual growth rate of +5.6 %, witnessed the highest growth rate for imports, during the period under review, while purchases of other leaders witnessed more modest growth steps.
Imports by type
In 2024, wine of fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine) (958 meters) formed the largest type of wine of the United Kingdom, with a share of 86 % of total imports. Moreover, wine from fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine) exceeded the numbers recorded in the second largest type, sparkling wine (159 meters), six times.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate in terms of wine volume of fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine) was 2.6 %.
In terms of value, wine from fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine) ($ 3.5 billion) the largest type of wine of the United Kingdom, and includes 74 % of total imports. The second place was ranked in the ranking by sparkling wine ($ 1.2 billion), with a share of 26 % of the total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of wine of fresh grapes (with the exception of sparkling wine imports) -1.4 %.
Importing prices by type
The average wine import price reached $ 4.3 per liter in 2024, and decreased by -26.7 % compared to the previous year. During the period under review, the import price indicated a modest increase from 2013 to 2024: its price increased by an average annual rate of +1.7 % over the past 11 years. However, the direction pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations that are recorded during the analysis period. Depending on 2024 numbers, the price of importing wine increased by +38.0 % against 2020 indicators. The most prominent growth rate was recorded in 2021, an increase of 49 %. The import price reached its peak at $ 5.8 per liter in 2023, then decreased sharply the following year.
Prices significantly divert depending on the type of product; The product that carries the highest price was sparkling wine ($ 7.8 per liter), while the price of wine of fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine) reached $ 3.7 per liter.
From 2013 to 2024, the most prominent rate of growth in terms of prices through wine of fresh grapes (+1.2 %) was achieved.
Importing prices by country
The average wine import price was $ 4.3 per liter in 2024, with a decrease of -26.7 % against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a slight expansion from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an annual average +1.7 % over the course of 11 years. ومع ذلك ، أشار نمط الاتجاه إلى بعض التقلبات الملحوظة التي يتم تسجيلها خلال الفترة التي تم تحليلها. According to 2024 numbers, the price of importing wine increased by +38.0 % against 2020 indicators. The growth pace appeared faster in 2021 when the average import price increased by 49 % against the previous year. The import price reached its peak at $ 5.8 per liter in 2023, then decreased sharply the following year.
There were statistically significant differences in the average prices between the main countries to supply. In 2024, among the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($ 18 per liter), while the price of Australia ($ 1.6 per liter) was among the lowest rates.
From 2013 to 2024, the most prominent rate of price growth by the United States (+22.0 %) was achieved, while the prices of other main suppliers have witnessed more modest growth steps.
exports
UK exports of wine
In 2024, wine shipments abroad decreased by 37.9 % to 17 million liters, and decreased for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a sudden contraction. The most prominent growth rate was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 20 %. Exports reached their climax at 135 million liters in 2018; However, from 2019 to 2024, exports remained in a lower number.
In terms of value, wine exports dramatically decreased to $ 405 million in 2024. In general, exports witnessed a clear reduction. The growth pace was the most faster in 2018 when exports increased by 14 %. Exports reached their peak at $ 836 million in 2019; However, from 2020 to 2024, exports remained in a lower number.
Exports by country
Ireland (4.6 million liters), Hong Kong Sar (3.7 million liters) and Denmark (1.8 meters) are the main destinations for the UK wine exports, with a 60 % stake combined of total exports. The Netherlands, France, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Lithuania and Germany have somewhat left, representing another 39 %.
From 2013 to 2024, the largest increases in Lithuania (at an annual growth rate of +10.7 %) were recorded, while the shipments of other leaders witnessed a decrease.
In terms of value, Hong Kong Sar ($ 113 million) remains the main foreign market for wine exports from the United Kingdom, which includes 28 % of total exports. The second place was taken in the ranking by France ($ 30 million), with a share of 7.4 % of the total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 4.5 % stake.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong was SAR -6.7 %. Exports to other major destinations recorded the following average export growth rates: France (-8.1 % per year) and Belgium (-1.1 % annually).
Exports by type
The wine of fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine) (15 meters) was the largest type of exported wine from the United Kingdom, which represents a share of 89 % of the total exports. Moreover, wine exceeded fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine) the size of the second product type, sparkling wine (1.8 meters), eight times.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of wine of fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine) -15.7 %.
من حيث القيمة ، لا يزال النبيذ من العنب الطازج (باستثناء النبيذ الفوار) (337 مليون دولار) هو أكبر نوع من النبيذ المصدر من المملكة المتحدة ، ويتألف من 83 ٪ من إجمالي الصادرات. The second place was taken in the arrangement by sparkling wine ($ 68 million), with a share of 17 % of the total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate in terms of wine value of fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine exports) -5.9 %.
Export prices by type
In 2024, the average wine export price reached $ 24 per liter, and increased by 4.4 % against the previous year. In general, the export price has a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most faster in 2021 when the average export price increased by 134 %. The export price reached its peak in 2024 and is likely to witness gradual growth in the near future.
Prices significantly divert depending on the type of product; The product that carries the highest price was sparkling wine ($ 38 per liter), while the average price of wine exports of fresh grapes (except for sparkling wine) reached $ 22 per liter.
From 2013 to 2024, the most prominent rate of growth in terms of prices for the following species was recorded: sparkling wine (+13.6 %).
Export prices by country
The average wine export price reached $ 24 per liter in 2024, with an increase of 4.4 % against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a strong increase. The most prominent growth rate was recorded in 2021, an increase of 134 %. The export price reached its peak in 2024 and is likely to witness gradual growth in the coming years.
Prices differed significantly according to the destination country: among the senior suppliers, the country was the highest price of Belgium ($ 31 per liter), while the average export price to Lithuania ($ 2.1 per liter) was among the lowest level.
From 2013 to 2024, the most prominent growth rate for supplies to Belgium (+20.1 %) was recorded, while the prices of other major destinations have seen more modest growth steps.
Source: Indexbox Market Intelligence
