Plantains imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $35.1 million of plantains in 2024 (40.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Value rose 13% 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 | $35.1M | 40.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 31.4K t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 35.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.6M | 39.4K t |
| 2020 | $34.1M | 56.3K t |
| 2019 | $32.5M | 52.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 41.1K t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 59.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plantains from
Colombia alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plantains exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plantains worth $482 thousand (199 tonnes). Ireland alone took 77% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $372K | 77% |
| Canada | $39K | 8% |
| France | $38K | 7.9% |
| Australia | $14K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 1.8% |
| Jordan | $5K | 1% |
| Iceland | $2K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $2K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plantains imports (HS 0803.10): 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 0803.10: Fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of plantains imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plantains worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plantains to the United Kingdom?
Colombia was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by Ecuador (12%) and Uganda (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of plantains per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plantains to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2017 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plantains?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $482 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Canada and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $34.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plantains?
The HS code for plantains is subheading 0803.10. 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 0803 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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