Fescue seeds imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fescue seeds worth $11.9 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 100 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 18% from 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 | $11.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 4.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fescue seeds from
One supplier dominates: Denmark accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $9.4M | 79% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 9.4% |
| Sweden | $252K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $229K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $226K | 1.9% |
| France | $214K | 1.8% |
| United States | $196K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $174K | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | $48K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $41K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, close to the world average of $2.45.
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 fescue seeds imports (HS 1209.23): 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 1209.23: Seeds of forage plants: fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of fescue seeds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fescue seeds worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 100 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply fescue seeds to the United Kingdom?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Sweden (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of fescue seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fescue seeds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $14.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fescue seeds?
The HS code for fescue seeds is subheading 1209.23. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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