In 2022/23, the average household in the United Kingdom spent around 63.5 British pounds a week on food and non-alcoholic drinks, compared with 72.7 pounds in 2001/02.

The average cost of a shopping basket, consisting of 79 items, was the lowest at the *********************** and amounted to ****** British pounds as of March 2025. It was over ** pounds cheaper than the corresponding range of goods at Waitrose. Below that, the second most expensive basket was the one offered by *****, an online supermarket operating in the UK. The UK grocery market In 2021, the entire grocery market of the United Kingdom was worth ***** billion British pounds. This figure was forecast to increase to over *** billion British pounds by 2027. Grocery stores Supermarkets are the most profitable store form currently in the UK. Sales generated by supermarkets came to around ** billion pounds. In comparison, discounters made close to ** billion in sales, while the online channel accounted for around 22 billion. Sainsbury’s operated**** supermarkets at the end of the 2023/24 financial year and another**** convenience stores.

Detailed breakdown of average weekly household expenditure on goods and services in the UK. Data are shown by place of purchase, income group (deciles) and age of household reference person.

In 2022/2023, on average 33.27 British pounds (GBP) were spent per person, per week on household food and drink purchases in the United Kingdom.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 105.854 index points. The highest value was in South Korea: 208.84 index points and the lowest value was in India: 58.17 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Average weekly household expenditure on goods and services in the UK. Data are shown by region, age, income (including equivalised) group (deciles and quintiles), economic status, socio-economic class, housing tenure, output area classification, urban and rural areas (Great Britain only), place of purchase and household composition.

In March 2025, the inflation rate for food prices in the United Kingdom was measured at three percent. A period of continuous deflation between March 2015 and January 2017 preceded a return to a sustained rise in the cost of food from February 2017 onwards. While food prices were deflating between September 2020 and July 2021, they started increasing rapidly from August 2021 to March 2023. The inflation rate started to decline from April 2023. Inflation rate and consumer price indexInflation is commonly measured via the consumer price index, which illustrates changes to prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. An annualized percentage change in the price index constitutes a measure of inflation. In order to maintain an inflation rate at a stable level, to enable the general public and businesses to plan their spending, the Government set a two percent inflation target for the Bank of England. The discounter boom The increase in food prices in the United Kingdom has shifted shopping behaviours amongst consumers. Value is now key and shoppers are changing their retailer loyalties. Aldi, the German discount supermarket retailer, overtook Morrisons as Great Britain's fourth largest supermarket in September of 2022. Aldi's market share reached double digits for the first time in April 2023. It is yet to be seen if Lidl, Aldi's discounter competitor, can also continue to rise up in the ranks and eventually take over Morrisons as the fifth leading food retailer.

In the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023, **** was the cheapest food retailer to purchase Christmas dinner from. Ingredients for a Christmas dinner from Aldi cost an average of ***** British pounds, followed closely by Lidl at ***** British pounds. Christmas dinner favorites A 2023 survey showed that the majority of UK consumers intended to have roast potatoes as a part of their Christmas dinner. Roast potatoes were the most popular dish by far. Turkey was the most popular meat, with about ** percent of consumers saying they were planning to eat it on Christmas. Christmas spending Although gifts comprise the majority of Christmas spending in the UK, food is still a significant expenditure for many adults. In 2022, food and drink were the second-largest expense after gifts: average household expenditure on food and drink during the Christmas period reached *** British pounds. On average, consumers spent the same amount on socializing as food and beverages. London's consumers spent the most during Christmas, with just over *** British pounds spent per person.

Grocery markets' performance is sensitive to the level of household disposable income, health consciousness, environmental awareness and competition from other grocery retailers like supermarkets. Health consciousness and environmental awareness are ever-growing, with individuals more concerned about the provenance of their food. Organic, sustainable and local products are growing in popularity and boosting revenue as consumers are happy to pay a premium for higher-quality goods with traceable production. Grocery markets experienced a 45-year high in food price inflation in 2023, with similar rises in the cost of domestic and imported food inputs, placing significant pressure on stall operators' purchase costs. Local councils, faced with tight budgets, raised the price of pitch rents, adding to the operational costs of stall operators. A combination of these two things and depressed purchasing power among shoppers led to a drop in sales volumes. In 2024-25, revenue is forecast to grow by 0.4%, supported by growth in consumer confidence. Over the five years through 2024-25, industry-wide revenue is anticipated to grow at a compound annual rate of 8.3% to £370.8 million, supported by growing spend on premium products like artisan bread and organic meats, as real wages recover. Looking forward, supermarket competition will continue to rise. Grocery markets must find innovative ways to boost their competitiveness by improving the shopping experience, like subscription-type models, speedy delivery or personalised services and expanding the product range. Grocery markets' revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 9.7% to reach £589.1 million over the five years through 2029-30.

As of January, Lily's Kitchen was estimated to be one of the most expensive dog food brands per kilogram in the United Kingdom. One kilogram of Lily's Kitchen Chicken, Duck and Sweet Potato Countryside Casserole Natural Grain Free Complete Adult Dry Dog Food would set customers back an approximate **** British pounds.

This statistic shows the average cost of a full meal when eating out in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014 and 2015. In general, the cost of a full meal decreased from 2014 to 2015. For example, average prices for a meal in a restaurant dropped from 21.69 British pounds in 2014 to 21.55 British pounds in 2015.

The statistic shows the average expenditure per person per week on food and drink in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2006 to 2021/22. In 2021/22, an average of 41.11 British pounds (GBP) was spent per person per week on food and drink purchases consumed both inside and outside of home.

The Fast-Food franchise industry has been influenced by changing consumer preferences and the convenience of online food ordering. Demand for cheaper, on-the-go food is boosting sales of fast-food chains. Fast-food establishments have had to adapt to changing consumer tastes and rising health consciousness by introducing healthier options in their menus and vegetarian and vegan offerings to capture booming demand. The rise of vegetarianism and veganism has helped smaller franchises that focus on serving these niche markets, but more traditional chains have also innovated and expanded their menu offerings. Revenue is expected to inch up at a compound annual rate of 0.1% over the five years through 2024-25 to £12.4 billion, including forecast growth of 3.9% in 2024-25. Revenue plunged in 2020-21 thanks to COVID-19 and the forced closure of industry establishments for sit-in services, though a boom in delivery services limited this drop. Revenue rebounded in 2021-22 due to the removal of restrictions and pent-up consumer demand for going out. Following the pandemic, fast-food franchises faced escalating operating costs due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which hiked up food and energy prices, hitting profitability. Cost-of-living pressures are driving more consumers towards cheap fast-food restaurants, though many are also cutting out discretionary spending on eating out. While inflation is cooling, lingering supply disruptions continue to pressure food costs, prompting franchises to streamline operations by sourcing locally and integrating AI-driven solutions into their supply chains. Intense competition and heightened operating costs have contracted the average industry profit margin, which is expected to be 8.9% in 2024-25. Revenue is forecast to climb at a compound annual rate of 4% over the five years through 2029-30 to reach £15 billion. The convenience and price offered by fast-food outlets will continue to drive demand. The growing popularity of online food delivery platforms and wider product offerings that appeal to consumer tastes will boost revenue. Gen Z’s growing spending power will shape fast-food franchises’ values and menu offerings. Fast-food franchises that provide clear nutritional information, source ingredients responsibly and continuously innovate their menus with new and exciting flavours will stand out in the competitive market.

Between September 2021 and September 2022, ** of the lowest-priced grocery items in the United Kingdom increased in price. Vegetable oil was the hardest hit; the price for an average bottle increased by **** percent within this time period. Other items which increased the most in price included pasta, tea, and chips.

This statistic looks at the average cost for supermarket ready meals in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015. The term ready-meal means a meal that is already prepared and that must then be reheated or re-cooked. The statistic shows that the most expensive ready meal types are from the luxury brands, with an average cost of *** British pounds. Healthy options are then the second most expensive, but they are still quite expensive in comparison to Standard meals.

This statistic shows the cost of avoidable food and drink waste, by food group, per household per week in the United Kingdom in 2012. The average UK household wasted around **** British pounds of fresh fruit.