Plant products (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $13.6 million of plant products (other) in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.0 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 | $13.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 5.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plant products (other) from
Most of the value came from China (40%), South Africa (10%), Poland (5%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+549% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 40% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 10% |
| Poland | $711K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $640K | 4.7% |
| Hungary | $500K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $443K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $437K | 3.2% |
| India | $431K | 3.2% |
| France | $426K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $322K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, 47% above the world average of $2.82. 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 products (other) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plant products (other) worth $2.1 million (400 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (45%), Canada (10%), China (6%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $946K | 45% |
| Canada | $219K | 10% |
| China | $126K | 6% |
| Hungary | $116K | 5.5% |
| India | $110K | 5.2% |
| France | $88K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $83K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $83K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $59K | 2.8% |
| United States | $57K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plant products (other) imports (HS 1212.99): 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 1212.99: Vegetable products: fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground.
Common questions
What is the value of plant products (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plant products (other) worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant products (other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and Poland (5%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $2.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plant products (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plant products (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Canada and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant products (other)?
The HS code for plant products (other) is subheading 1212.99. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1212 page.
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