🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of onions and garlic: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $427.3 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (450.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of onions and garlic by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $427.3M | 450.7K t |
| 2023 | $464.5M | 427.4K t |
| 2022 | $321.0M | 403.7K t |
| 2021 | $282.0M | 344.1K t |
| 2020 | $286.5M | 365.6K t |
| 2019 | $356.9M | 490.3K t |
| 2018 | $290.1M | 438.7K t |
| 2017 | $250.3M | 382.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports onions and garlic from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (27%), Spain (27%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $117.4M | 28% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $116.1M | 27% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $53.3M | 13% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $40.6M | 9.5% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $34.9M | 8.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10.8M | 2.5% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $10.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $8.4M | 2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7.1M | 1.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $4.7M | 1.1% |
Types of onions and garlic under HS 0703
| 0703.10 | Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled | 73% |
| 0703.20 | Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled | 23% |
| 0703.90 | Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price of onions and garlic
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.76. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports onions and garlic
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported onions and garlic worth $8.3 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (44%), Nigeria (13%), Egypt (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Falkland Isds (Malvinas) grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $3.6M | 44% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $1.1M | 13% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.0M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $564K | 6.8% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $553K | 6.7% |
| 🇫🇰 Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $283K | 3.4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $198K | 2.4% |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | $156K | 1.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $140K | 1.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $115K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Onions and garlic trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported onions and garlic worth $427.3 million in 2024 (450.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import onions and garlic from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (27%), Spain (27%), Egypt (12%).
What is the average import price of onions and garlic in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.76 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export onions and garlic?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported onions and garlic worth $8.3 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Nigeria, Egypt.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
Onions and garlic falls under HS heading 0703 (Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading onions and garlic with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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