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There are xx employees in the Food Markets industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This industry retails food and beverages for immediate consumption via stalls and markets. The industry also includes the sale of food and beverages from motorised vehicles, such as trucks and trailers.
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Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
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There is 16,186 people employed in the Food Markets in the UK as of 2025.
The number of people employed in the Food Markets in the UK declined -6.0% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
See our full analysis of the Food Markets in the UK to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
The average Food Markets in the UK business is 2.9 employees.
The average business in the Food Markets in the UK now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Food Markets in the UK has decreased in the last five years.