Food flavoring compound imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.13 billion of food flavoring compound in 2024 (33.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Value rose 12% 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 | $1.13B | 33.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.02B | 33.4K t |
| 2022 | $903.5M | 35.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.03B | 42.5K t |
| 2020 | $755.5M | 31.0K t |
| 2019 | $755.1M | 38.8K t |
| 2018 | $800.8M | 44.3K t |
| 2017 | $717.0M | 38.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports food flavoring compound from
Ireland alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $894.8M | 79% |
| Germany | $57.9M | 5.1% |
| United States | $41.8M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $33.8M | 3% |
| France | $30.7M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $13.5M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $12.7M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $11.1M | 1% |
| Hungary | $8.5M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.63 per kg, 54% above the world average of $21.88. 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.
Food flavoring compound exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported food flavoring compound worth $266.5 million (16.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (19%), Ireland (9%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $50.9M | 19% |
| Ireland | $23.3M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $22.5M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $18.5M | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $14.5M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 4.1% |
| Georgia | $10.1M | 3.8% |
| United States | $8.6M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.9M | 3% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom food flavoring compound imports (HS 3302.10): 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 3302.10: Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries.
Common questions
What is the value of food flavoring compound imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported food flavoring compound worth $1.13 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 218 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply food flavoring compound to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($894.8 million), followed by Germany (5%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of food flavoring compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.63 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $21.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food flavoring compound to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $717.0 million in 2017 to $1.13 billion in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $889.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export food flavoring compound?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $266.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $867.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for food flavoring compound?
The HS code for food flavoring compound is subheading 3302.10. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3302 page.
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