Crispbread imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crispbread by the United Kingdom reached $15.1 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $102.0 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 | $15.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $29.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $27.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $58.1M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $102.0M | 48.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports crispbread from
Most of the value came from Germany (29%), Thailand (14%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.4M | 29% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| Finland | $947K | 6.3% |
| Canada | $869K | 5.8% |
| Ireland | $753K | 5% |
| Poland | $514K | 3.4% |
| India | $438K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $388K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.54 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.69. 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.
Crispbread exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported crispbread worth $10.6 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 122 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (20%), Australia (11%), Poland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.2M | 20% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 11% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 11% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $970K | 9.2% |
| Norway | $840K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $519K | 4.9% |
| Finland | $351K | 3.3% |
| United States | $329K | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $297K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom crispbread imports (HS 1905.10): 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 1905.10: Food preparations: crispbread, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of crispbread imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported crispbread worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply crispbread to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Thailand (14%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of crispbread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.54 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crispbread to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.0 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2017 at $102.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export crispbread?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Australia and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for crispbread?
The HS code for crispbread is subheading 1905.10. 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 1905 page.
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