🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of fermented beverages: 2024 trade data
Imports of fermented beverages by the United Kingdom reached $261.3 million in 2024 (207.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 217 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of fermented beverages by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $261.3M | 207.6K t |
| 2023 | $261.1M | 224.4K t |
| 2022 | $248.6M | 229.6K t |
| 2021 | $205.3M | 194.6K t |
| 2020 | $167.6M | 190.8K t |
| 2019 | $175.8M | 202.6K t |
| 2018 | $180.7M | 165.9K t |
| 2017 | $208.9M | 196.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fermented beverages from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (41%), Sweden (38%), Jamaica (9%). Among the main suppliers, Jamaica grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $107.0M | 41% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $98.4M | 38% |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | $23.5M | 9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $10.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4.2M | 1.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $3.9M | 1.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.7M | 0.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.6M | 0.6% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.3M | 0.5% |
Average import price of fermented beverages
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports fermented beverages
Exports of fermented beverages by the United Kingdom reached $51.9 million in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Most of it went to Canada (21%), Ireland (20%), United States (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+940% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $10.8M | 21% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $10.6M | 20% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6.9M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.3M | 6.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.8M | 5.4% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.0M | 3.8% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | $995K | 1.9% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $848K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2206: Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake).
Fermented beverages trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of fermented beverages imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fermented beverages worth $261.3 million in 2024 (207.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import fermented beverages from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Ireland (41%), Sweden (38%), Jamaica (9%).
What is the average import price of fermented beverages in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.38 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export fermented beverages?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported fermented beverages worth $51.9 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Ireland, United States.
What is the HS code for fermented beverages?
Fermented beverages falls under HS heading 2206 (Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading fermented beverages with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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