Fresh spinach imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh spinach by the United Kingdom reached $70.2 million in 2024 (29.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Value rose 8% 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 | $70.2M | 29.7K t |
| 2023 | $65.0M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $56.9M | 26.1K t |
| 2021 | $54.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $39.7M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $41.0M | 19.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh spinach from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $42.9M | 61% |
| Italy | $22.1M | 32% |
| France | $2.0M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $713K | 1% |
| Ireland | $511K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $438K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $117K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $47K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh spinach exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million of fresh spinach in 2024 (792 tonnes). Ireland alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.2M | 91% |
| Hong Kong | $139K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $17K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.3% |
| Barbados | $4K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh spinach imports (HS 0709.70): 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 0709.70: Vegetables: spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh spinach imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh spinach worth $70.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 159 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh spinach to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($42.9 million), followed by Italy (31%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh spinach per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh spinach to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.0 million in 2017 to $70.2 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $51.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh spinach?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $67.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh spinach?
The HS code for fresh spinach is subheading 0709.70. 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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