Chestnuts in shell imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chestnuts in shell by the United Kingdom reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 13% on 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 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chestnuts in shell from
The largest suppliers were Spain (45%), Italy (27%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.3M | 45% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 27% |
| France | $661K | 13% |
| China | $311K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $150K | 3% |
| Turkey | $131K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $98K | 1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $23K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.19 per kg, 61% above the world average of $2.60. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom chestnuts in shell imports (HS 0802.41): 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 0802.41: Nuts, edible: chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of chestnuts in shell imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chestnuts in shell worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 121 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply chestnuts in shell to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (27%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of chestnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $2.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chestnuts in shell to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for chestnuts in shell?
The HS code for chestnuts in shell is subheading 0802.41. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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