Inulin imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.8 million of inulin in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.3 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 | $7.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports inulin from
Belgium alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.5M | 71% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 20% |
| Ireland | $260K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $168K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $154K | 2% |
| China | $72K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $13K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, close to the world average of $3.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Inulin exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $614 thousand of inulin in 2024 (211 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Poland accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $522K | 85% |
| Ireland | $34K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $14K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 1.6% |
| Ecuador | $5K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.6% |
| France | $2K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom inulin imports (HS 1108.20): 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 1108.20: Inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of inulin imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported inulin worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 122 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply inulin to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Ireland (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 568% on the year.
What is the average import price of inulin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inulin to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2020 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export inulin?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $614 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for inulin?
The HS code for inulin is subheading 1108.20. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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