Dates imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dates by the United Kingdom reached $101.5 million in 2024 (29.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 32% 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 | $101.5M | 29.1K t |
| 2023 | $76.9M | 24.5K t |
| 2022 | $73.6M | 24.9K t |
| 2021 | $87.2M | 34.3K t |
| 2020 | $87.0M | 27.7K t |
| 2019 | $64.3M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $64.9M | 23.5K t |
| 2017 | $61.2M | 22.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dates from
The largest suppliers were Israel (25%), Tunisia (10%), Jordan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $25.4M | 25% |
| Tunisia | $10.4M | 10% |
| Jordan | $9.4M | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.1M | 9% |
| South Africa | $7.4M | 7.3% |
| Palestine | $6.9M | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.8M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $5.6M | 5.5% |
| United States | $5.1M | 5.1% |
| Pakistan | $3.6M | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, 171% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
Dates exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million of dates in 2024 (584 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (36%), Netherlands (20%), Turkey (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dates imports (HS 0804.10): 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 0804.10: Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dates imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dates worth $101.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 208 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply dates to the United Kingdom?
Israel was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by Tunisia (10%) and Jordan (9%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of dates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 171% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dates to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.2 million in 2017 to $101.5 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $77.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dates?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $99.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dates?
The HS code for dates is subheading 0804.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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