The growing consumer appetite for redeeming money-off coupons has increased dramatically with 90% of UK consumers stating that they use coupons, according to coupon and voucher services provider Valassis Ltd.

As a result, by using coupons, shoppers save on average £5.70 each per month, amounting to a total of £2.3billion a year.

The rising cost of living (24%) and higher food costs (20%) are both cited as the main reasons for seeking out promotional offers, according to the survey of more than 1000 UK adults.

Charles D’Oyly, managing director of Valassis, said: “While consumers are still finding the financial climate tough, nearly all of them are doing their best to fight back by making the most of coupons and the savings they can bring.

“The amount of money that shoppers can save by redeeming coupons can really add up – £2.3billion a year is an enormous total, the equivalent to the amount the UK spends each year on online groceries!

“Consumers are more and more money-off motivated, with tracking down coupons increasingly being incorporated into everyday shopping behaviour. Many are planning their shopping destinations according to where the best discounts are available.”

The research was conducted between 19 and 21 April 2013 by Gfk NOP on behalf of Valassis.

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