Packaged green tea imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $23.3 million of packaged green tea in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 33% on 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 | $23.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 992 t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 918 t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 719 t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 743 t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports packaged green tea from
Most of the value came from Japan (21%), Germany (15%), Poland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.8M | 21% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 15% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 13% |
| Kenya | $2.5M | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.1M | 8.9% |
| China | $2.0M | 8.7% |
| United States | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $550K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $500K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $418K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.70 per kg, 112% above the world average of $7.40. 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.
Packaged green tea exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of packaged green tea by the United Kingdom reached $21.2 million in 2024 (954 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 172 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to France (22%), Netherlands (20%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 20% |
| United States | $3.2M | 15% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 8% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $713K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $613K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $433K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $326K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $290K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom packaged green tea imports (HS 0902.10): 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 0902.10: Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged green tea imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported packaged green tea worth $23.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged green tea to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged green tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.70 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $7.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged green tea to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $23.3 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export packaged green tea?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $21.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and the United States. That compares with imports of $23.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for packaged green tea?
The HS code for packaged green tea is subheading 0902.10. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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