Coffee and tea makers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coffee and tea makers by the United Kingdom reached $201.8 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $259.5 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 | $201.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $192.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $250.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $259.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $206.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $191.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $183.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $176.7M | 7.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports coffee and tea makers from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Romania (13%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84.1M | 42% |
| Romania | $25.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $21.2M | 11% |
| Hungary | $15.0M | 7.5% |
| Poland | $12.6M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 5.6% |
| Slovenia | $9.1M | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $4.7M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $4.6M | 2.3% |
| North Macedonia | $3.6M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.05 per kg, close to the world average of $20.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coffee and tea makers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of coffee and tea makers by the United Kingdom reached $17.0 million in 2024 (678 tonnes). Ireland alone took 65% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $11.0M | 65% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $591K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $315K | 1.9% |
| United States | $276K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $275K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $257K | 1.5% |
| France | $232K | 1.4% |
| Libya | $226K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $214K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom coffee and tea makers imports (HS 8516.71): 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 8516.71: Electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee and tea makers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported coffee and tea makers worth $201.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply coffee and tea makers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($84.1 million), followed by Romania (13%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of coffee and tea makers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.05 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $20.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coffee and tea makers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $176.7 million in 2017 to $201.8 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $259.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $207.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export coffee and tea makers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $184.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee and tea makers?
The HS code for coffee and tea makers is subheading 8516.71. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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