Kiwifruit imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported kiwifruit worth $100.5 million (38.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $100.5M | 38.3K t |
| 2023 | $62.1M | 29.5K t |
| 2022 | $57.2M | 31.6K t |
| 2021 | $64.3M | 31.3K t |
| 2020 | $57.9M | 34.6K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 32.4K t |
| 2018 | $53.9M | 33.8K t |
| 2017 | $52.0M | 35.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports kiwifruit from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), Chile (24%), New Zealand (18%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $28.4M | 28% |
| Chile | $23.8M | 24% |
| New Zealand | $17.8M | 18% |
| Greece | $17.1M | 17% |
| Belgium | $7.4M | 7.4% |
| Portugal | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $755K | 0.8% |
| France | $610K | 0.6% |
| Argentina | $398K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, close to the world average of $2.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kiwifruit exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of kiwifruit by the United Kingdom reached $602 thousand in 2024 (184 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iceland (43%), Ireland (22%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $261K | 43% |
| Ireland | $132K | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $61K | 10% |
| Greece | $54K | 8.9% |
| Spain | $28K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $28K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 2.9% |
| New Zealand | $13K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom kiwifruit imports (HS 0810.50): 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 0810.50: Fruit, edible: kiwifruit, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of kiwifruit imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported kiwifruit worth $100.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply kiwifruit to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by Chile (24%) and New Zealand (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of kiwifruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kiwifruit to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.0 million in 2017 to $100.5 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $61.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export kiwifruit?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $602 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iceland, Ireland and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $99.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kiwifruit?
The HS code for kiwifruit is subheading 0810.50. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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