Cereals, Leguminous Crops & Oilseed Growing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Against the grain: Growers see their revenue fall in 2023-24 after a bumper year for production in 2022-23

Industry produce is used mainly by the food and beverage industry, livestock feed producers and manufacturers of biofuel. Over the five years through 2023-24, revenue is expected to increase at a compound annual rate of 8% to reach £6.8 billion.

Farms in the industry grow a range of non-perennial crops in open fields, which are often combined within agricultural units. Cereals included are wheat, barley, rye, oats, millets, maize and sorghum. Leguminous crops are mainly pulses that are high in protein, such as chickpeas, lentils, beans and peas. Oilseeds include linseed, rapeseed, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds. The industry does not include the growing of rice.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.