Couscous imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $12.8 million of couscous in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 199 countries for imports of this product. 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 | $12.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 15.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports couscous from
France alone supplied 55% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Couscous exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of couscous by the United Kingdom reached $1.8 million in 2024 (560 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Australia (42%), Ireland (13%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $745K | 42% |
| Ireland | $240K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $220K | 12% |
| France | $160K | 9% |
| Belgium | $59K | 3.3% |
| United States | $47K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $45K | 2.5% |
| Iceland | $31K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $28K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom couscous imports (HS 1902.40): 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 1902.40: Food preparations: couscous.
Common questions
What is the value of couscous imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported couscous worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 199 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply couscous to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 419% on the year.
What is the average import price of couscous per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of couscous to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export couscous?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for couscous?
The HS code for couscous is subheading 1902.40. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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