Prepared ham imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared ham by the United Kingdom reached $258.2 million in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $476.4 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 | $258.2M | 41.6K t |
| 2023 | $250.1M | 43.9K t |
| 2022 | $282.0M | 49.9K t |
| 2021 | $332.9M | 60.4K t |
| 2020 | $323.9M | 66.3K t |
| 2019 | $400.8M | 72.8K t |
| 2018 | $476.4M | 77.6K t |
| 2017 | $464.3M | 84.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared ham from
The largest suppliers were Poland (40%), Germany (20%), Ireland (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $103.7M | 40% |
| Germany | $51.0M | 20% |
| Ireland | $41.1M | 16% |
| Italy | $22.3M | 8.6% |
| France | $22.1M | 8.6% |
| Denmark | $7.6M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $5.1M | 2% |
| Austria | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $495K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.20 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared ham exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported prepared ham worth $4.9 million (673 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (44%), Hong Kong (21%), Poland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.2M | 44% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 21% |
| Poland | $414K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $270K | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $168K | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $149K | 3.1% |
| Gibraltar | $146K | 3% |
| Cayman Isds | $135K | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $70K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $67K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared ham imports (HS 1602.41): 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 1602.41: Meat preparations: of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared ham imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared ham worth $258.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 193 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared ham to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($103.7 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Ireland (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared ham per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.20 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared ham to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $464.3 million in 2017 to $258.2 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $476.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $348.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared ham?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Hong Kong and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $253.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared ham?
The HS code for prepared ham is subheading 1602.41. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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