Brewery waste imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $129.7 million of brewery waste in 2024 (514.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 111 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 8% from 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 | $129.7M | 514.6K t |
| 2023 | $140.6M | 434.0K t |
| 2022 | $157.0M | 430.7K t |
| 2021 | $150.5M | 535.5K t |
| 2020 | $94.9M | 432.4K t |
| 2019 | $116.2M | 520.8K t |
| 2018 | $145.6M | 666.2K t |
| 2017 | $89.0M | 492.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports brewery waste from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $78.2M | 60% |
| Ireland | $31.7M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $9.9M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $3.1M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 1% |
| Austria | $837K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $391K | 0.3% |
| France | $166K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $90K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brewery waste exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported brewery waste worth $11.4 million (53.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+858% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $8.4M | 74% |
| Israel | $977K | 8.6% |
| Denmark | $912K | 8% |
| United States | $742K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $199K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $97K | 0.9% |
| France | $46K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom brewery waste imports (HS 2303.30): 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 2303.30: Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of brewery waste imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported brewery waste worth $129.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 514.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 111 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply brewery waste to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($78.2 million), followed by Ireland (24%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of brewery waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brewery waste to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.0 million in 2017 to $129.7 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $157.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export brewery waste?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Israel and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $118.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for brewery waste?
The HS code for brewery waste is subheading 2303.30. 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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