Fresh fruit (other varieties) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh fruit (other varieties) by the United Kingdom reached $86.7 million in 2024 (32.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 21% 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 | $86.7M | 32.6K t |
| 2023 | $71.6M | 28.8K t |
| 2022 | $57.7M | 26.8K t |
| 2021 | $75.4M | 31.1K t |
| 2020 | $56.4M | 26.8K t |
| 2019 | $62.2M | 32.1K t |
| 2018 | $59.5M | 38.4K t |
| 2017 | $67.6M | 24.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh fruit (other varieties) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (17%), Spain (16%), Egypt (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Madagascar grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $14.3M | 17% |
| Spain | $13.7M | 16% |
| Egypt | $9.0M | 10% |
| Peru | $8.6M | 9.9% |
| Colombia | $6.2M | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $5.1M | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $4.6M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $3.7M | 4.3% |
| India | $2.9M | 3.4% |
| Madagascar | $2.3M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 91% above the world average of $1.39. 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.
Fresh fruit (other varieties) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fresh fruit (other varieties) worth $2.3 million (519 tonnes). Most of it went to France (23%), Netherlands (22%), Ireland (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $544K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $516K | 22% |
| Ireland | $348K | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $281K | 12% |
| Germany | $139K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $124K | 5.3% |
| Iceland | $114K | 4.9% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $84K | 3.6% |
| Saint Helena | $46K | 2% |
| Saint Lucia | $37K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh fruit (other varieties) imports (HS 0810.90): 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 0810.90: Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fruit (other varieties) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh fruit (other varieties) worth $86.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh fruit (other varieties) to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh fruit (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh fruit (other varieties) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.6 million in 2017 to $86.7 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh fruit (other varieties)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $84.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fruit (other varieties)?
The HS code for fresh fruit (other varieties) is subheading 0810.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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