Gin exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported gin worth $889.4 million (141.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 145 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $889.4M | 141.1K t |
| 2023 | $979.9M | 156.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.08B | 180.4K t |
| 2021 | $866.5M | 146.7K t |
| 2020 | $797.8M | 126.4K t |
| 2019 | $969.4M | 150.1K t |
| 2018 | $924.0M | 129.5K t |
| 2017 | $761.8M | 113.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports gin to
The largest buyer markets were United States (29%), Italy (12%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $257.2M | 29% |
| Italy | $110.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $51.5M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $36.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $34.5M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $32.8M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $27.9M | 3.1% |
| Greece | $25.2M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $18.0M | 2% |
| Brazil | $16.1M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.30 per kg, close to the world average of $5.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gin imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of gin by the United Kingdom reached $20.5 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Japan (17%), Germany (15%), Italy (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 16% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 15% |
| United States | $2.6M | 13% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 11% |
| France | $1.8M | 8.7% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $996K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $481K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $364K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom gin exports (HS 2208.50): 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 2208.50: Gin and geneva.
Common questions
What is the value of gin exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported gin worth $889.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 145 countries worldwide, with 56% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy gin from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($257.2 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 154 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of gin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.30 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of gin from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $761.8 million in 2017 to $889.4 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $1.08 billion. Over 8 years the average was $908.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import gin?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $20.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $868.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gin?
The HS code for gin is subheading 2208.50. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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