United Kingdom: Exporter Guide Annual

The UK’s recent trade announcements with the United States (U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal), the European Union (UK-EU Summit), and India (UK-India Free Trade Agreement) are all expected to affect imports/exports for agricultural products between the UK and partner countries. In 2025, the UK’s cost of living crisis continues to weaken consumer purchasing power, resulting in less disposable income for food and beverage products. Additionally, health and wellness and “food-to-go” trends are expected to continue to shape consumer choices, influencing product development, ingredient sourcing, and sales of ready-to-eat products. Domestically, the first half of 2025 in the UK started with unusually dry and warm weather, presenting challenges for UK agricultural production and with knock-on food supply chain difficulties in the coming year.