Processed hemp fiber imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.0 million of processed hemp fiber in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 111 countries for imports of this product. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $687K | 186 t |
| 2020 | $472K | 100 t |
| 2019 | $466K | 92 t |
| 2018 | $300K | 62 t |
| 2017 | $238K | 384 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports processed hemp fiber from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 91% |
| Lesotho | $129K | 3.2% |
| United States | $74K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $42K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $19K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $11K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 65% below the world average of $1.39, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed hemp fiber exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $298 thousand of processed hemp fiber in 2024 (175 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $171K | 57% |
| Japan | $39K | 13% |
| South Africa | $38K | 13% |
| Ireland | $17K | 5.6% |
| Canada | $14K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $7K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.7% |
| United States | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom processed hemp fiber imports (HS 5302.90): 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 5302.90: Hemp (cannabis sativa L.): processed (other than retted) (but not spun), true hemp tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Common questions
What is the value of processed hemp fiber imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported processed hemp fiber worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 111 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed hemp fiber to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Lesotho (3%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed hemp fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed hemp fiber to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $238 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export processed hemp fiber?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $298 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Japan and South Africa. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed hemp fiber?
The HS code for processed hemp fiber is subheading 5302.90. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5302 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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