Plant extracts and saps imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported plant extracts and saps worth $77.9 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 23% 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 | $77.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $63.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $67.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $78.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $73.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $84.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $72.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $61.8M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plant extracts and saps from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), United States (13%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.7M | 27% |
| United States | $10.1M | 13% |
| India | $9.9M | 13% |
| France | $8.2M | 11% |
| Spain | $6.0M | 7.7% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 3% |
| Israel | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Slovenia | $1.5M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.92 per kg, 104% above the world average of $12.20. 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.
Plant extracts and saps exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of plant extracts and saps by the United Kingdom reached $20.7 million in 2024 (741 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (8%), Australia (7%), Indonesia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 22%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 7.6% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| Georgia | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $976K | 4.7% |
| United States | $829K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plant extracts and saps imports (HS 1302.19): 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 1302.19: Vegetable saps and extracts: n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1.
Common questions
What is the value of plant extracts and saps imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plant extracts and saps worth $77.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant extracts and saps to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by the United States (13%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant extracts and saps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.92 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $12.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plant extracts and saps to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.8 million in 2017 to $77.9 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $84.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plant extracts and saps?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $20.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Australia and Indonesia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $57.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant extracts and saps?
The HS code for plant extracts and saps is subheading 1302.19. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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