Fresh peppers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh peppers by the United Kingdom reached $616.7 million in 2024 (247.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 206 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% 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 | $616.7M | 247.5K t |
| 2023 | $580.8M | 243.1K t |
| 2022 | $498.2M | 236.6K t |
| 2021 | $498.5M | 232.6K t |
| 2020 | $497.5M | 253.7K t |
| 2019 | $444.2M | 234.2K t |
| 2018 | $411.9M | 223.9K t |
| 2017 | $418.5M | 230.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh peppers from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (45%), Spain (41%), Morocco (5%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, 34% above the world average of $1.86. 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 peppers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of fresh peppers by the United Kingdom reached $6.3 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Nigeria alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $4.6M | 73% |
| Ireland | $544K | 8.6% |
| Canada | $302K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $256K | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $255K | 4% |
| Morocco | $107K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $85K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.4% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $15K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh peppers imports (HS 0709.60): 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 0709.60: Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh peppers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh peppers worth $616.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 247.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh peppers to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($274.9 million), followed by Spain (41%) and Morocco (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh peppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $1.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh peppers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $418.5 million in 2017 to $616.7 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $495.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh peppers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Ireland and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $610.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh peppers?
The HS code for fresh peppers is subheading 0709.60. 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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