Gingerbread imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gingerbread by the United Kingdom reached $23.7 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. That is 20% 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 | $23.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $26.0M | 8.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports gingerbread from
Germany alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.3M | 56% |
| Denmark | $2.7M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 8.1% |
| China | $887K | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $682K | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $610K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $533K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $506K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $358K | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | $323K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.81 per kg, close to the world average of $4.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gingerbread exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $7.4 million of gingerbread in 2024 (989 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Ireland (47%), United States (18%), Guyana (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+872% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.5M | 47% |
| United States | $1.3M | 18% |
| Guyana | $579K | 7.9% |
| Australia | $330K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $234K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $149K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $112K | 1.5% |
| Qatar | $111K | 1.5% |
| China | $106K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom gingerbread imports (HS 1905.20): 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 1905.20: Food preparations: gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of gingerbread imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported gingerbread worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 196 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply gingerbread to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Denmark (12%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of gingerbread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.81 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $4.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gingerbread to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.0 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export gingerbread?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Guyana. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gingerbread?
The HS code for gingerbread is subheading 1905.20. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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