Cauliflower and broccoli imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cauliflower and broccoli by the United Kingdom reached $283.1 million in 2024 (139.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 191 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $283.1M | 139.4K t |
| 2023 | $279.1M | 141.8K t |
| 2022 | $209.3M | 123.4K t |
| 2021 | $198.2M | 107.6K t |
| 2020 | $191.0M | 119.7K t |
| 2019 | $188.7M | 128.2K t |
| 2018 | $203.8M | 142.0K t |
| 2017 | $186.9M | 135.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cauliflower and broccoli from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 83% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 51% above the world average of $1.34. 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.
Cauliflower and broccoli exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cauliflower and broccoli worth $11.5 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (29%), Ireland (20%), Poland (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.3M | 29% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 20% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 15% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 13% |
| Italy | $268K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $202K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $192K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $133K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $101K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cauliflower and broccoli imports (HS 0704.10): 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 0704.10: Vegetables, brassica: cauliflowers and headed broccoli, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of cauliflower and broccoli imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cauliflower and broccoli worth $283.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 191 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply cauliflower and broccoli to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($234.1 million), followed by France (5%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of cauliflower and broccoli per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $1.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cauliflower and broccoli to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $186.9 million in 2017 to $283.1 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $217.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cauliflower and broccoli?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $271.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cauliflower and broccoli?
The HS code for cauliflower and broccoli is subheading 0704.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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