Coffee substitutes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported coffee substitutes worth $2.5 million (325 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 38% 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 | $2.5M | 325 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 201 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 391 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 278 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 267 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 257 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 582 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports coffee substitutes from
The largest suppliers were Poland (36%), France (18%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $897K | 36% |
| France | $435K | 18% |
| Italy | $302K | 12% |
| Spain | $272K | 11% |
| Belgium | $157K | 6.4% |
| China | $72K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $70K | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $56K | 2.3% |
| India | $46K | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $43K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, 144% above the world average of $3.12. 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 coffee substitutes imports (HS 2101.30): 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 2101.30: Chicory, roasted and other roasted coffee substitutes: extracts, essences and concentrates thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee substitutes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported coffee substitutes worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 325 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply coffee substitutes to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($897 thousand), followed by France (18%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of coffee substitutes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, 144% above the world average of $3.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coffee substitutes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee substitutes?
The HS code for coffee substitutes is subheading 2101.30. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2101 page.
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