Persimmons imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $14.7 million of persimmons in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% 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 | $14.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 8.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports persimmons from
Spain alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $12.4M | 84% |
| France | $517K | 3.5% |
| Israel | $488K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $374K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $347K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $234K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $48K | 0.3% |
| Jamaica | $41K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $33K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 81% above the world average of $1.09. 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 persimmons imports (HS 0810.70): 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 0810.70: Fruit, edible: persimmons, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of persimmons imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported persimmons worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply persimmons to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by France (4%) and Israel (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of persimmons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of persimmons to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for persimmons?
The HS code for persimmons is subheading 0810.70. 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 0810 page.
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