United Kingdom Carp Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Species (Grass, Silver, Common, Bighead, Catla, Others), By Form (Frozen, Canned), and United Kingdom Carp Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Carp Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Carp Market Size was estimated at USD 2,211.23 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.95% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Carp Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3,762.46 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, the United Kingdom Carp Market is anticipated to reach USD 3,762.46 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.95% from 2025 to 2035. The main factors propelling the market include rising exports, expanding aquaculture output, the quick transition to ecologically friendly and organic carp farming practices, and improvements in aquaculture techniques with improved breeding and sustainable farming methods.

Market Overview

A species of greenish-brown fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family that is most commonly found in freshwater environments, carp is a great source of lean proteins, vitamins, and essential minerals, which gives it a variety of health benefits, such as enhancing vision, boosting immunity, easing respiratory problems, maintaining good heart health, etc. Omega-3 fatty acids, iron, vitamin B12, and proteins are all found in good amounts in carp. By lowering the quantity of free radicals generated by intense exercise, omega-3 fatty acids help lower blood pressure, lipids, heart failure, blood clotting, and muscle inflammation. Common varieties include silver carp, common carp, grass carp, bighead carp, crucian carp, Catla carp, black carp, and others. The growing aquaculture sector and the increasing volume of fish trade activities are the main factors driving the carp market.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom carp market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom carp market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom carp market.

Driving Factors

For traditional recipes, the United Kingdom imports a large amount of carp from Eastern Europe, which could boost the market expansion. Carp is a popular species for sport fishing; therefore, recreational fishing assists this market growth at a rapid pace. Although there is consumer demand for carp as a food product, there are still ways to grow the market by using sustainable aquaculture. Furthermore, government agencies launched a number of campaigns and events to increase public awareness of the health benefits of eating carp, which will support market growth throughout the course of the forecast period. One of the major developments in the carp market is the possible expansion of e-commerce, which is expected to have a beneficial impact on the industry.

Restraining Factors

However, the carp market has a significant obstacle due to the fish's susceptibility to diseases that cause losses. Additionally, temperatures and water quality are impacted by climate change, which may harm carp farming methods.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom carp market share is classified into species and form.

• The common segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom carp market is divided by species into grass, silver, common, bighead, catla, and others. Among these, the common segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. This is due to expanding a significant source of sustainably farmed seafood, as well as fish that is healthy and nourishing for consumers. This segment is expected to develop during the forecast period due to the rising demand for common, which is caused by valuable protein sources for human consumption. Additionally, the rising demand for silver carp is a result of the aquaculture industry's continued growth.

• The frozen segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom carp market is segmented by form into frozen and canned. Among these, the frozen segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment has grown over the past few years due to the rising demand for packaged and processed seafood around the world. Furthermore, the market for frozen carp has grown dramatically due to consumer preference for fish high in protein.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom carp market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Cooke Aquaculture
• Ace Aquatec Ltd
• Benchmark Holdings plc
• Three-Sixty Aquaculture
• Llyn Aquaculture Ltd
• Longline Environment
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom carp market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Carp Market, By Species

• Grass
• Silver
• Common
• Bighead
• Catla
• Others

United Kingdom Carp Market, By Form

• Frozen
• Canned