Bulk green tea imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk green tea by the United Kingdom reached $17.0 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 42% 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 | $17.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bulk green tea from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Japan (14%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 34% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 14% |
| India | $1.8M | 11% |
| France | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $874K | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $627K | 3.7% |
| Australia | $595K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $329K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $295K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, 112% above the world average of $3.05. 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.
Bulk green tea exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported bulk green tea worth $3.0 million (194 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Poland (30%), United States (12%), Netherlands (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $894K | 30% |
| United States | $376K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $212K | 7% |
| Israel | $180K | 6% |
| Germany | $167K | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $140K | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $120K | 4% |
| Mexico | $71K | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $71K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $59K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bulk green tea imports (HS 0902.20): 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 0902.20: Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk green tea imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bulk green tea worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk green tea to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Japan (14%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk green tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $3.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk green tea to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bulk green tea?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk green tea?
The HS code for bulk green tea is subheading 0902.20. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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