Organic Market Report

Now in its 14th year of consecutive growth, organic continues to outpace non-organic, growing 4.2% to reach £3.9bn, double what it was just 10 years ago. Download our free market report for the latest organic sector data.

What's inside?

The Organic Market Report (OMR) is a 32-page digital report on the performance of organic in supermarkets, independent retail, home delivery and food service (catering).

Produced annually by Soil Association Certification, it includes detailed data from organic businesses across the supply chain, sales data and commentary and insight from the market as a whole. The report includes:

  • the share of organic trade split in supermarkets

  • how shoppers progress through organic categories

  • a comparison of the UK organic market with other countries across the globe

  • organic farming analysis and insights

  • an overview of the organic beauty and textiles market

  • our market predictions and opportunities for the year ahead

£3.9bn
total value
UK organic food and drink market
4.2%
growth
the total UK organic food and drink market experienced its 14th consecutive growth year in 2025, rising to £3.9bn

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This year's report highlights

  • major retail grew 7%, with cost-of-living pressures driving consumers to seek deals in discounters and via loyalty card promotions

  • organic grew four times faster than non-organic in major retail

  • retailer share of trade has shifted, demonstrating how a focused approach to ranging and promotions can attract new shoppers

  • consumer demand for organic remains strong, with rising awareness around pesticides, ultra-processed foods and nutrient density driving shoppers to seek more organic whole foods

  • customer demand outpaced farming – just 3% of UK farmland is organic and the market relies heavily on imports

8%
growth
of organic in supermarkets in 2025
4x
more
sales of organic than non-organic in supermarkets in 2025
3%
UK farmland
is certified organic. Organic farming hasn’t kept pace with customer demand which presents an opportunity for growing domestic supply

New for 2026

12-page Scotland feature, including:

  • the five pillars of Scotland’s Organic Action Plan and related opportunities

  • Scotland-specific retailer data, shopper insights and farming analysis

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Organic Trade Conference 2026

Register your interest to be the first to get tickets to the Organic Trade Conference at The Barbican in London on Thursday 15 October 2026.