Apricots imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $20.1 million of apricots in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 159 countries for imports of this product. That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 12.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports apricots from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $14.8M | 74% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 9.1% |
| France | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $851K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $787K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $427K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $106K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $93K | 0.5% |
| Moldova | $29K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 85% above the world average of $1.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom apricots imports (HS 0809.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0809.10: Fruit, edible: apricots, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apricots imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported apricots worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 159 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply apricots to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Moldova grew fastest among the top ten, up 968% on the year.
What is the average import price of apricots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of apricots to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2017 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for apricots?
The HS code for apricots is subheading 0809.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0809 page.
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