Green coffee beans imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $634.2 million of green coffee beans in 2024 (142.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 7% 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 | $634.2M | 142.3K t |
| 2023 | $590.1M | 161.4K t |
| 2022 | $668.5M | 172.6K t |
| 2021 | $470.4M | 149.6K t |
| 2020 | $421.8M | 159.8K t |
| 2019 | $451.6M | 185.6K t |
| 2018 | $506.9M | 191.3K t |
| 2017 | $503.7M | 158.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports green coffee beans from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (39%), Vietnam (15%), Colombia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $246.9M | 39% |
| Vietnam | $94.7M | 15% |
| Colombia | $61.8M | 9.8% |
| Honduras | $39.3M | 6.2% |
| Peru | $35.1M | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $22.6M | 3.6% |
| Ethiopia | $17.0M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $16.0M | 2.5% |
| India | $12.2M | 1.9% |
| China | $10.9M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, close to the world average of $4.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Green coffee beans exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $73.7 million of green coffee beans in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (25%), France (17%), Belgium (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.4M | 25% |
| France | $12.5M | 17% |
| Belgium | $9.8M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 9.3% |
| Poland | $5.9M | 8% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $2.9M | 4% |
| Israel | $2.2M | 3% |
| China | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom green coffee beans imports (HS 0901.11): 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 0901.11: Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of green coffee beans imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported green coffee beans worth $634.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply green coffee beans to the United Kingdom?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($246.9 million), followed by Vietnam (15%) and Colombia (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of green coffee beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of green coffee beans to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $503.7 million in 2017 to $634.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $668.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $530.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export green coffee beans?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $73.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $560.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for green coffee beans?
The HS code for green coffee beans is subheading 0901.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
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