Liquorice extract imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.1 million of liquorice extract in 2024 (299 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 116 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 299 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 301 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 308 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 193 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 277 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 428 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 313 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports liquorice extract from
France alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+876% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.1M | 67% |
| Germany | $488K | 16% |
| United States | $194K | 6.2% |
| Israel | $148K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $74K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $56K | 1.8% |
| Iran | $23K | 0.7% |
| China | $13K | 0.4% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.46 per kg, 65% above the world average of $6.35. 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.
Liquorice extract exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $654 thousand of liquorice extract in 2024 (36 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (33%), Spain (26%), Singapore (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Iceland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $216K | 33% |
| Spain | $169K | 26% |
| Singapore | $124K | 19% |
| Ireland | $54K | 8.2% |
| Israel | $23K | 3.5% |
| Iceland | $17K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $17K | 2.6% |
| France | $15K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $7K | 1.1% |
| Barbados | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom liquorice extract imports (HS 1302.12): 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 1302.12: Vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice.
Common questions
What is the value of liquorice extract imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported liquorice extract worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 116 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquorice extract to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 876% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquorice extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.46 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $6.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquorice extract to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export liquorice extract?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $654 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Spain and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquorice extract?
The HS code for liquorice extract is subheading 1302.12. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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