Caviar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.9 million of caviar in 2024 (18 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. 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 | $7.9M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 87 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 65 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports caviar from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), France (18%), Belgium (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 33% |
| France | $1.4M | 18% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $884K | 11% |
| Italy | $669K | 8.5% |
| Poland | $540K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 2% |
| Greece | $97K | 1.2% |
| Moldova | $93K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $90K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $444.48 per kg, 148% above the world average of $179.19. 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.
Caviar exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of caviar by the United Kingdom reached $351 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (37%), Qatar (17%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 37% |
| Qatar | $60K | 17% |
| United States | $40K | 11% |
| Bonaire | $25K | 7.2% |
| Barbados | $25K | 7.2% |
| Greece | $20K | 5.6% |
| Cayman Isds | $18K | 5.1% |
| Luxembourg | $14K | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 2.4% |
| Bermuda | $7K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom caviar imports (HS 1604.31): 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 1604.31: Fish preparations: caviar.
Common questions
What is the value of caviar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported caviar worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 135 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply caviar to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by France (18%) and Belgium (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of caviar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $444.48 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $179.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of caviar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export caviar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $351 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for caviar?
The HS code for caviar is subheading 1604.31. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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