Legume bran imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported legume bran worth $14.4 million (81.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $84.4 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 | $14.4M | 81.2K t |
| 2023 | $35.5M | 144.5K t |
| 2022 | $70.5M | 279.5K t |
| 2021 | $48.4M | 267.3K t |
| 2020 | $49.0M | 328.1K t |
| 2019 | $61.1M | 472.4K t |
| 2018 | $84.4M | 488.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports legume bran from
Argentina alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $7.9M | 55% |
| United States | $3.5M | 24% |
| India | $1.4M | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $968K | 6.7% |
| Ireland | $201K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $172K | 1.2% |
| China | $142K | 1% |
| Norway | $99K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $31K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 36% below the world average of $0.28, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom legume bran imports (HS 2302.50): 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 2302.50: Bran, sharps and other residues: of leguminous plants, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of legume bran imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported legume bran worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 112 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply legume bran to the United Kingdom?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by the United States (24%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of legume bran per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $0.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of legume bran to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 848%. The peak was 2018 at $84.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for legume bran?
The HS code for legume bran is subheading 2302.50. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2302 page.
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