Caffeine imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $8.3 million of caffeine in 2024 (626 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.0 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 | $8.3M | 626 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 719 t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 923 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 687 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 330 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 277 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 240 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 288 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports caffeine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 50% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 26% |
| India | $912K | 11% |
| Ireland | $311K | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $158K | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $151K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $144K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $132K | 1.6% |
| United States | $112K | 1.4% |
| France | $20K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.21 per kg, close to the world average of $13.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Caffeine exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported caffeine worth $4.7 million (367 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (48%), United States (32%), China (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 48% |
| United States | $1.5M | 32% |
| China | $284K | 6% |
| Italy | $222K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $82K | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $74K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $66K | 1.4% |
| France | $54K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $21K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom caffeine imports (HS 2939.30): 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 2939.30: Alkaloids: caffeine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of caffeine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported caffeine worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 626 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply caffeine to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Germany (26%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of caffeine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of caffeine to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export caffeine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for caffeine?
The HS code for caffeine is subheading 2939.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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