Bakery products (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bakery products (other) by the United Kingdom reached $3.06 billion in 2024 (817.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 226 countries. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $3.06B | 817.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.93B | 785.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.49B | 784.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.18B | 695.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.18B | 782.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.10B | 767.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.90B | 693.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.73B | 658.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bakery products (other) from
Most of the value came from Ireland (18%), France (18%), Germany (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $562.6M | 18% |
| France | $562.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $406.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $287.4M | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $223.3M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $183.1M | 6% |
| Poland | $178.4M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $164.3M | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $52.2M | 1.7% |
| China | $43.7M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bakery products (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $831.9 million of bakery products (other) in 2024 (199.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Ireland (34%), France (14%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $281.3M | 34% |
| France | $116.1M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $70.9M | 8.5% |
| Australia | $55.1M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $47.2M | 5.7% |
| United States | $44.8M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $29.5M | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.9M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $14.9M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $12.1M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bakery products (other) imports (HS 1905.90): 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 1905.90: Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery products (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bakery products (other) worth $3.06 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 817.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery products (other) to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($562.6 million), followed by France (18%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 101 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery products (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.73 billion in 2017 to $3.06 billion in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.32 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bakery products (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $831.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.23 billion a year.
What is the HS code for bakery products (other)?
The HS code for bakery products (other) is subheading 1905.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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