Food shopping behavior in the UK - statistics & facts
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- Market value of grocery retail in the UK
- 211.9bn GBP

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Grocery market value in the United Kingdom (UK) 2004-2027
- Market value of grocery retail in supermarkets in the UK
- 91bn GBP

Detailed statistics
United Kingdom: grocery retail market value 2020-2027, by channel
- Consumer expenditure on food and non-alcoholic drinks in the UK
- 117.97bn GBP

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Expenditure on food and non-alcoholic beverages in the United Kingdom 2005-2021
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Grocery market overview
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- Premium Statistic Grocery market value in the United Kingdom (UK) 2004-2027
- Premium Statistic United Kingdom: grocery retail market value 2020-2027, by channel
- Premium Statistic United Kingdom: grocery channel retail value share 2016-2027
- Basic Statistic Most popular supermarket chains in the UK Q4 2022
Grocery market overview
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Grocery market value in the United Kingdom (UK) 2004-2027
Grocery market value in the United Kingdom (UK) 2004-2027
Market value of grocery retail in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2004 to 2027 (in billion GBP)
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United Kingdom: grocery retail market value 2020-2027, by channel
United Kingdom: grocery retail market value 2020-2027, by channel
Market value of grocery retail in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2020 to 2027, by channel (in billion GBP)
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United Kingdom: grocery channel retail value share 2016-2027
United Kingdom: grocery channel retail value share 2016-2027
Share of grocery retail channels based on value in the United Kingdom (UK) in from 2016 to 2027
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Most popular supermarket chains in the UK Q4 2022
Most popular supermarket chains in the UK Q4 2022
Most popular supermarket chains in the United Kingdom (UK) as of Q4 2022
Food expenditure
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- Basic Statistic Expenditure on food and non-alcoholic beverages in the United Kingdom 2005-2021
- Basic Statistic Food and drink quarterly expenditure in the United Kingdom 2012-2022
- Premium Statistic Food and drink: Weekly UK household expenditure 2001/02-2020/21
- Premium Statistic Food and drink: Weekly UK household expenditure 2021, by place of purchase
- Premium Statistic Consumer expenditure on food per week in the UK 2022
- Premium Statistic Minimum discount needed to impact food or beverage purchase in the UK 2023
Food expenditure
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Expenditure on food and non-alcoholic beverages in the United Kingdom 2005-2021
Expenditure on food and non-alcoholic beverages in the United Kingdom 2005-2021
Consumer spending on food and non-alcoholic drinks in the United Kingdom from 2005 to 2021 (in million GBP)*
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Food and drink quarterly expenditure in the United Kingdom 2012-2022
Food and drink quarterly expenditure in the United Kingdom 2012-2022
Consumer spending on food and non-alcoholic beverages in the United Kingdom from Q1 2012 to Q1 2022 (in million GBP)*
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Food and drink: Weekly UK household expenditure 2001/02-2020/21
Food and drink: Weekly UK household expenditure 2001/02-2020/21
Average weekly household expenditure on food and non-alcoholic drinks in the United Kingdom (UK) from FY 2001/02 to FY 2020/21 (in GBP)*
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Food and drink: Weekly UK household expenditure 2021, by place of purchase
Food and drink: Weekly UK household expenditure 2021, by place of purchase
Average weekly household expenditure on food and non-alcoholic drinks in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2021, by place of purchase (in GBP)
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Consumer expenditure on food per week in the UK 2022
Consumer expenditure on food per week in the UK 2022
Approximately how much do you spend on groceries per week right now?
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Minimum discount needed to impact food or beverage purchase in the UK 2023
Minimum discount needed to impact food or beverage purchase in the UK 2023
If a food or beverage product was on special offer, what is the minimum discount that would incentivize you to buy it?
Purchase channels
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- Premium Statistic Grocery shopping by type in the UK 2022
- Premium Statistic Breakdown of food shopping channels UK consumers used in 2021
- Premium Statistic Online grocery & beverage shopping by store brand in the UK 2022
- Premium Statistic Groceries & beverages purchased online by category in the UK 2022
- Premium Statistic Where shoppers think they can get the best grocery discounts in the UK 2023
Purchase channels
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Grocery shopping by type in the UK 2022
Grocery shopping by type in the UK 2022
Grocery shopping by type in the UK in 2022
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Breakdown of food shopping channels UK consumers used in 2021
Breakdown of food shopping channels UK consumers used in 2021
Which of the following best describes how you/your household shops for food at the moment?
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Online grocery & beverage shopping by store brand in the UK 2022
Online grocery & beverage shopping by store brand in the UK 2022
Online grocery & beverage shopping by store brand in the UK in 2022
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Groceries & beverages purchased online by category in the UK 2022
Groceries & beverages purchased online by category in the UK 2022
Groceries & beverages purchased online by category in the UK in 2022
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Where shoppers think they can get the best grocery discounts in the UK 2023
Where shoppers think they can get the best grocery discounts in the UK 2023
Where do you believe you can get the best deals when shopping for groceries?
Sustainable shopping habits
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- Premium Statistic Sustainable shopping behaviors according to UK shoppers 2022
- Premium Statistic Annual change in sustainable shopping behavior in the UK 2021-2022
- Premium Statistic Attitudes towards food packaging in the UK 2021
- Premium Statistic Drivers of sustainable food/beverage purchases in the UK 2021
- Premium Statistic Willingness to pay extra for environmentally friendly products UK 2021, by generation
- Premium Statistic Food/beverage purchase criteria in the UK 2021
- Premium Statistic Impact of production methods on supermarket food purchase decisions in the UK 2022
Sustainable shopping habits
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Sustainable shopping behaviors according to UK shoppers 2022
Sustainable shopping behaviors according to UK shoppers 2022
Share of sustainable shopping behaviors among UK shoppers in 2022
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Annual change in sustainable shopping behavior in the UK 2021-2022
Annual change in sustainable shopping behavior in the UK 2021-2022
Year-on-year change in sustainable shopping behaviors among UK shoppers in 2021 and 2022, by action
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Attitudes towards food packaging in the UK 2021
Attitudes towards food packaging in the UK 2021
When thinking about your food purchases, which of the following statements regarding packaging apply to you?
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Drivers of sustainable food/beverage purchases in the UK 2021
Drivers of sustainable food/beverage purchases in the UK 2021
What are the reasons you purchase sustainable/eco-friendly food or drink products?
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Willingness to pay extra for environmentally friendly products UK 2021, by generation
Willingness to pay extra for environmentally friendly products UK 2021, by generation
Grocery shoppers who would pay more for environmentally friendly products in the United Kingdom in 2021, by generation
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Food/beverage purchase criteria in the UK 2021
Food/beverage purchase criteria in the UK 2021
Which of the following criteria are particularly important to you when buying food or drinks?
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Impact of production methods on supermarket food purchase decisions in the UK 2022
Impact of production methods on supermarket food purchase decisions in the UK 2022
Which of the following would impact your decision to purchase a product in a supermarket?
Inflation impact
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- Premium Statistic Change in main supermarket for food shopping in the United Kingdom 2022
- Premium Statistic Supermarkets which have been switched to due to rising cost of living in the UK 2022
- Premium Statistic Impact of inflation on FMCG purchasing habits in the UK 2022, by product category
- Premium Statistic Switching to cheaper or own brands in the UK 2022, by product category
- Premium Statistic Likelihood to shop around grocery discounts in the UK 2023
- Premium Statistic Ways to stay informed on grocery discounts in the UK 2023
- Premium Statistic Likelihood to buy supermarket private label products in the UK 2023
Inflation impact
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Change in main supermarket for food shopping in the United Kingdom 2022
Change in main supermarket for food shopping in the United Kingdom 2022
Have you changed the supermarket at which you mainly shop?
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Supermarkets which have been switched to due to rising cost of living in the UK 2022
Supermarkets which have been switched to due to rising cost of living in the UK 2022
Which supermarket have you now changed your main food and grocery shop?
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Impact of inflation on FMCG purchasing habits in the UK 2022, by product category
Impact of inflation on FMCG purchasing habits in the UK 2022, by product category
Has inflation changed your purchasing habits in any of the following categories?
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Switching to cheaper or own brands in the UK 2022, by product category
Switching to cheaper or own brands in the UK 2022, by product category
In the last 6 months, have you switched to a cheaper brand/own brand in any of the following categories?
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Likelihood to shop around grocery discounts in the UK 2023
Likelihood to shop around grocery discounts in the UK 2023
How likely are you to shop around for the best deals on food and beverage products at the moment?
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Ways to stay informed on grocery discounts in the UK 2023
Ways to stay informed on grocery discounts in the UK 2023
What are the main ways you stay informed about deals on food and beverage products?
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Likelihood to buy supermarket private label products in the UK 2023
Likelihood to buy supermarket private label products in the UK 2023
How likely are you to purchase a supermarket’s own-label brands?
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