Beet pulp imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $10.3 million of beet pulp in 2024 (35.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $62.1 million.
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 | $10.3M | 35.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 75.2K t |
| 2022 | $54.7M | 175.0K t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 142.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 156.4K t |
| 2019 | $46.6M | 163.1K t |
| 2018 | $62.1M | 277.1K t |
| 2017 | $45.5M | 204.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports beet pulp from
Most of the value came from United States (30%), Ireland (18%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.1M | 30% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 18% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 11% |
| China | $1.0M | 9.9% |
| Poland | $858K | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $277K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $111K | 1.1% |
| India | $108K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $52K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.20. 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.
Beet pulp exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported beet pulp worth $5.3 million (21.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.0M | 57% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 30% |
| United States | $306K | 5.7% |
| Japan | $131K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $59K | 1.1% |
| France | $30K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $20K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $19K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom beet pulp imports (HS 2303.20): 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 2303.20: Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture: whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of beet pulp imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported beet pulp worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 110 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply beet pulp to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Ireland (18%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of beet pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of beet pulp to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.5 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $62.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export beet pulp?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Denmark and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for beet pulp?
The HS code for beet pulp is subheading 2303.20. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2303 page.
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