Fresh button mushrooms imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fresh button mushrooms worth $279.4 million (99.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. That is 19% more than in 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 | $279.4M | 99.8K t |
| 2023 | $234.1M | 92.7K t |
| 2022 | $183.9M | 79.8K t |
| 2021 | $261.3M | 85.3K t |
| 2020 | $247.1M | 93.3K t |
| 2019 | $246.5M | 103.3K t |
| 2018 | $259.7M | 104.5K t |
| 2017 | $251.4M | 106.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh button mushrooms from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $141.6M | 51% |
| Poland | $133.2M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| China | $189K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $62K | 0% |
| France | $38K | 0% |
| Italy | $9K | 0% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| Hungary | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh button mushrooms exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $17.1 million of fresh button mushrooms in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $10.5M | 62% |
| Nicaragua | $6.2M | 37% |
| Hong Kong | $115K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $71K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $68K | 0.4% |
| Barbados | $13K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $11K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh button mushrooms imports (HS 0709.51): 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 0709.51: Vegetables: mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh button mushrooms imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh button mushrooms worth $279.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 173 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh button mushrooms to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($141.6 million), followed by Poland (48%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh button mushrooms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh button mushrooms to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251.4 million in 2017 to $279.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $245.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh button mushrooms?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $17.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Nicaragua and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $262.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh button mushrooms?
The HS code for fresh button mushrooms is subheading 0709.51. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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