Poppy seeds imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of poppy seeds by the United Kingdom reached $4.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.8 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 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports poppy seeds from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Spain (19%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 31% |
| Spain | $871K | 19% |
| Turkey | $561K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $531K | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $365K | 8.1% |
| Australia | $246K | 5.5% |
| Hungary | $145K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $104K | 2.3% |
| France | $100K | 2.2% |
| India | $74K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, close to the world average of $2.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Poppy seeds exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported poppy seeds worth $1.6 million (544 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (42%), United States (31%), Ireland (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $686K | 42% |
| United States | $503K | 31% |
| Ireland | $159K | 9.8% |
| France | $85K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $77K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $69K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $30K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $9K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom poppy seeds imports (HS 1207.91): 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 1207.91: Oil seeds: poppy seeds, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of poppy seeds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported poppy seeds worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply poppy seeds to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Spain (19%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of poppy seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of poppy seeds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export poppy seeds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for poppy seeds?
The HS code for poppy seeds is subheading 1207.91. 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 1207 page.
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