Avocados imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of avocados by the United Kingdom reached $339.0 million in 2024 (127.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 194 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 32% on 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 | $339.0M | 127.5K t |
| 2023 | $256.7M | 117.8K t |
| 2022 | $256.2M | 120.4K t |
| 2021 | $288.7M | 113.4K t |
| 2020 | $310.4M | 122.6K t |
| 2019 | $318.3M | 113.4K t |
| 2018 | $256.3M | 115.4K t |
| 2017 | $274.7M | 106.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports avocados from
The largest suppliers were Peru (29%), Israel (21%), Chile (11%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $97.4M | 29% |
| Israel | $72.2M | 21% |
| Chile | $38.7M | 11% |
| South Africa | $31.1M | 9.2% |
| Colombia | $23.9M | 7.1% |
| Morocco | $21.5M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $14.6M | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $14.2M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 1.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.3M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Avocados exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of avocados by the United Kingdom reached $19.7 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.9M | 55% |
| Ireland | $7.1M | 36% |
| Spain | $591K | 3% |
| Germany | $240K | 1.2% |
| France | $201K | 1% |
| Peru | $187K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $163K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $117K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $105K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $39K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom avocados imports (HS 0804.40): 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 0804.40: Fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of avocados imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported avocados worth $339.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 194 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply avocados to the United Kingdom?
Peru was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($97.4 million), followed by Israel (21%) and Chile (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of avocados per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of avocados to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $274.7 million in 2017 to $339.0 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $287.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export avocados?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $19.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $319.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for avocados?
The HS code for avocados is subheading 0804.40. 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 0804 page.
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