Olives in brine imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of olives in brine by the United Kingdom reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 247% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.0 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 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 780 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 4.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports olives in brine from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+799% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, 118% above the world average of $1.49. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom olives in brine imports (HS 0711.20): 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 0711.20: Vegetables: olives, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of olives in brine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported olives in brine worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 153 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 247% on 2023.
Which countries supply olives in brine to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Poland (5%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 799% on the year.
What is the average import price of olives in brine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $1.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of olives in brine to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for olives in brine?
The HS code for olives in brine is subheading 0711.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0711 page.
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