Common wheat seed imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.5 million of common wheat seed in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $17.8 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 | $7.5M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 21.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 45.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 73.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 25.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 46.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 33.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports common wheat seed from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $6.4M | 86% |
| Poland | $600K | 8% |
| France | $211K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $85K | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | $66K | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $41K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $26K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $23K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, close to the world average of $0.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Common wheat seed exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported common wheat seed worth $1.0 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (48%), Ireland (35%), Denmark (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $491K | 48% |
| Ireland | $352K | 35% |
| Denmark | $77K | 7.6% |
| France | $50K | 4.9% |
| Greece | $11K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.9% |
| United States | $6K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom common wheat seed imports (HS 1001.91): 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 1001.91: Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, seed.
Common questions
What is the value of common wheat seed imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported common wheat seed worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 123 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply common wheat seed to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Poland (8%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of common wheat seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of common wheat seed to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2020 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export common wheat seed?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Ireland and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for common wheat seed?
The HS code for common wheat seed is subheading 1001.91. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
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