Pineapples imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $77.6 million of pineapples in 2024 (113.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $109.3 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 | $77.6M | 113.8K t |
| 2023 | $68.5M | 110.2K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 106.6K t |
| 2021 | $67.8M | 126.2K t |
| 2020 | $88.3M | 159.8K t |
| 2019 | $97.7M | 179.1K t |
| 2018 | $99.9M | 189.1K t |
| 2017 | $109.3M | 174.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pineapples from
One supplier dominates: Costa Rica accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | $71.1M | 92% |
| Ghana | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $576K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $334K | 0.4% |
| France | $273K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $241K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $177K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $145K | 0.2% |
| Panama | $127K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pineapples exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $898 thousand of pineapples in 2024 (462 tonnes). France alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $670K | 75% |
| Ireland | $151K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 2.1% |
| Iceland | $17K | 1.9% |
| Benin | $9K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.8% |
| United States | $5K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pineapples imports (HS 0804.30): 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 0804.30: Fruit, edible: pineapples, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of pineapples imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pineapples worth $77.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 202 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply pineapples to the United Kingdom?
Costa Rica was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($71.1 million), followed by Ghana (4%) and Ireland (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of pineapples per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pineapples to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.3 million in 2017 to $77.6 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $109.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $83.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pineapples?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $898 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $76.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pineapples?
The HS code for pineapples is subheading 0804.30. 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 0804 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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