Non-alcoholic beverages imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.08 billion of non-alcoholic beverages in 2024 (752.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. That is 3% 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 | $1.08B | 752.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 773.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.03B | 821.2K t |
| 2021 | $785.8M | 512.5K t |
| 2020 | $674.3M | 509.7K t |
| 2019 | $622.4M | 446.9K t |
| 2018 | $690.4M | 448.9K t |
| 2017 | $651.9M | 427.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports non-alcoholic beverages from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (27%), Germany (20%), Belgium (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $290.9M | 27% |
| Germany | $214.3M | 20% |
| Belgium | $92.9M | 8.6% |
| France | $80.0M | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $76.9M | 7.1% |
| Spain | $56.7M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $39.2M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $34.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $34.8M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $31.4M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-alcoholic beverages exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of non-alcoholic beverages by the United Kingdom reached $111.9 million in 2024 (67.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (26%), Germany (10%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+896% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $29.5M | 26% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 9.5% |
| United States | $9.2M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 6.8% |
| Sweden | $5.6M | 5% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $3.1M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| Romania | $2.1M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom non-alcoholic beverages imports (HS 2202.99): 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 2202.99: Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of non-alcoholic beverages imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported non-alcoholic beverages worth $1.08 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 752.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-alcoholic beverages to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($290.9 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-alcoholic beverages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-alcoholic beverages to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $651.9 million in 2017 to $1.08 billion in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $822.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export non-alcoholic beverages?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $111.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $965.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-alcoholic beverages?
The HS code for non-alcoholic beverages is subheading 2202.99. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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