Oranges imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported oranges worth $189.5 million (181.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. 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 | $189.5M | 181.0K t |
| 2023 | $181.3M | 212.3K t |
| 2022 | $186.5M | 248.7K t |
| 2021 | $216.5M | 250.7K t |
| 2020 | $226.1M | 272.2K t |
| 2019 | $187.4M | 272.3K t |
| 2018 | $208.9M | 274.8K t |
| 2017 | $219.5M | 285.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports oranges from
The largest suppliers were Spain (42%), Egypt (25%), South Africa (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $80.2M | 42% |
| Egypt | $47.9M | 25% |
| South Africa | $41.6M | 22% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 2.1% |
| Peru | $3.7M | 1.9% |
| Greece | $3.2M | 1.7% |
| Argentina | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| France | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $980K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oranges exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of oranges by the United Kingdom reached $659 thousand in 2024 (518 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (33%), Spain (18%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+730% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $215K | 33% |
| Spain | $120K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 16% |
| Ireland | $59K | 9% |
| Egypt | $51K | 7.7% |
| United States | $37K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $29K | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $12K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom oranges imports (HS 0805.10): 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 0805.10: Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of oranges imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported oranges worth $189.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 213 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply oranges to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($80.2 million), followed by Egypt (25%) and South Africa (22%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of oranges per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oranges to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $219.5 million in 2017 to $189.5 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2020 at $226.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $202.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export oranges?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $659 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Spain and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $188.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for oranges?
The HS code for oranges is subheading 0805.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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