🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of ginger and spices: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $166.3 million of ginger and spices in 2024 (51.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of ginger and spices by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $166.3M | 51.1K t |
| 2023 | $149.9M | 46.1K t |
| 2022 | $134.2M | 49.8K t |
| 2021 | $161.2M | 57.4K t |
| 2020 | $152.5M | 61.2K t |
| 2019 | $125.6M | 54.9K t |
| 2018 | $126.1M | 54.7K t |
| 2017 | $114.6M | 51.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ginger and spices from
Most of the value came from China (30%), India (18%), Pakistan (7%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $50.4M | 30% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $30.4M | 18% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $11.3M | 6.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $9.0M | 5.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $5.7M | 3.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4.1M | 2.5% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.3M | 2% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $3.2M | 1.9% |
Types of ginger and spices under HS 0910
| 0910.11 | Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground | 31% |
| 0910.99 | Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910 | 26% |
| 0910.91 | Spices: mixtures of 2 or more products of different headings | 24% |
| 0910.12 | Spices: ginger, crushed or ground | 8% |
| 0910.30 | Spices: turmeric (curcuma) | 7.1% |
| 0910.20 | Spices: saffron | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price of ginger and spices
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 46% above the world average of $2.23. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports ginger and spices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported ginger and spices worth $24.7 million (27.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (24%), Netherlands (23%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $6.0M | 24% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.7M | 23% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.9M | 12% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $975K | 4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $717K | 2.9% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $541K | 2.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $473K | 1.9% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $345K | 1.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $341K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Ginger and spices trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ginger and spices worth $166.3 million in 2024 (51.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import ginger and spices from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (30%), India (18%), Pakistan (7%).
What is the average import price of ginger and spices in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.23 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export ginger and spices?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported ginger and spices worth $24.7 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Netherlands, France.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
Ginger and spices falls under HS heading 0910 (Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading ginger and spices with the United Kingdom?
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