Ground black pepper imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ground black pepper by the United Kingdom reached $47.0 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $67.1 million.
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 | $47.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $44.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $37.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $39.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $45.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $67.1M | 8.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ground black pepper from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $27.8M | 59% |
| Indonesia | $4.5M | 9.6% |
| India | $4.0M | 8.5% |
| France | $3.0M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $908K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $905K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $852K | 1.8% |
| China | $763K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $720K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $683K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, close to the world average of $6.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground black pepper exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of ground black pepper by the United Kingdom reached $4.0 million in 2024 (532 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (37%), Netherlands (18%), Vietnam (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+459% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.5M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $736K | 18% |
| Vietnam | $333K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $276K | 6.9% |
| France | $200K | 5% |
| Poland | $134K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $128K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $110K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $73K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $59K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ground black pepper imports (HS 0904.12): 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 0904.12: Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground black pepper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ground black pepper worth $47.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground black pepper to the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by Indonesia (10%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground black pepper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $6.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ground black pepper to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.1 million in 2017 to $47.0 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $67.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ground black pepper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Vietnam. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $43.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground black pepper?
The HS code for ground black pepper is subheading 0904.12. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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