Leeks and shallots imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported leeks and shallots worth $17.4 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.5 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 | $17.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 11.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports leeks and shallots from
The largest suppliers were Spain (40%), Netherlands (19%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 48% above the world average of $1.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leeks and shallots exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $364 thousand of leeks and shallots in 2024 (175 tonnes). Ireland alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $207K | 57% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 15% |
| Singapore | $6K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.2% |
| Barbados | $3K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom leeks and shallots imports (HS 0703.90): 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 0703.90: Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leeks and shallots imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported leeks and shallots worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 178 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply leeks and shallots to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of leeks and shallots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leeks and shallots to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export leeks and shallots?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $364 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leeks and shallots?
The HS code for leeks and shallots is subheading 0703.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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