Prepared pears imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared pears by the United Kingdom reached $9.0 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.9 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 | $9.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 9.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared pears from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), South Africa (36%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 48% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 36% |
| Italy | $764K | 8.5% |
| Spain | $201K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $193K | 2.1% |
| France | $93K | 1% |
| Germany | $46K | 0.5% |
| Argentina | $37K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $35K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared pears imports (HS 2008.40): 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 2008.40: Fruit: pears, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared pears imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared pears worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 184 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared pears to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared pears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.46 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 pears to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2020 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pears?
The HS code for prepared pears is subheading 2008.40. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
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