Especially in the third quarter, less fruit and vegetables imported into the UK

The article provides an overview of the United Kingdom's fresh fruit and vegetable imports, highlighting changes in volume and source countries from January to September of this year compared to previous years. Despite a slight dip in total import volume to 5.7 million tonnes, driven by a decrease in imports from Spain and the Netherlands for some items like onions, tomatoes, and pears, the value of imports has increased due to a depreciating pound. There has been a shift in sourcing to Morocco, South Africa, and Brazil for various produce, with Morocco emerging as a top supplier of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, and Brazil providing a significant share of bananas. The import of other items such as mushrooms and pears has seen a decline, while imports of bananas, tomatoes, and cucumbers have remained strong or increased, with the Netherlands maintaining its position as a key supplier of pears and onions. The report also mentions a growth in the import of paprika and aubergines, showing shifts in market dynamics and sourcing preferences.