Durians imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of durians by the United Kingdom reached $4.1 million in 2024 (278 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. Value rose 341% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
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 | $4.1M | 278 t |
| 2023 | $939K | 114 t |
| 2022 | $900K | 101 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 297 t |
| 2020 | $569K | 144 t |
| 2019 | $340K | 45 t |
| 2018 | $437K | 56 t |
| 2017 | $304K | 37 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports durians from
Malaysia alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.5M | 60% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 28% |
| Vietnam | $298K | 7.2% |
| China | $125K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.7% |
| Colombia | $16K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $16K | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $8K | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.87 per kg, 252% above the world average of $4.23. 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 durians imports (HS 0810.60): 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 0810.60: Fruit, edible: durians, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of durians imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported durians worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 99 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 341% on 2023.
Which countries supply durians to the United Kingdom?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Thailand (28%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of durians per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.87 per kg in 2024, 252% above the world average of $4.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of durians to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $304 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for durians?
The HS code for durians is subheading 0810.60. 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 0810 page.
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