Ready-to-eat pasta imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ready-to-eat pasta by the United Kingdom reached $363.6 million in 2024 (124.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $363.6M | 124.8K t |
| 2023 | $272.6M | 98.8K t |
| 2022 | $280.2M | 99.1K t |
| 2021 | $332.0M | 111.2K t |
| 2020 | $188.3M | 78.4K t |
| 2019 | $165.1M | 72.0K t |
| 2018 | $186.8M | 121.4K t |
| 2017 | $141.2M | 65.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ready-to-eat pasta from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (19%), South Korea (16%), China (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+779% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $67.8M | 19% |
| South Korea | $58.6M | 16% |
| China | $55.4M | 15% |
| Lithuania | $26.7M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $20.5M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $19.9M | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $16.6M | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $10.3M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ready-to-eat pasta exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of ready-to-eat pasta by the United Kingdom reached $32.6 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Ireland alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $18.1M | 55% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 9.6% |
| France | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Luxembourg | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $978K | 3% |
| Canada | $797K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $691K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $676K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $440K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $390K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ready-to-eat pasta imports (HS 1902.30): 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 1902.30: Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of ready-to-eat pasta imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ready-to-eat pasta worth $363.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply ready-to-eat pasta to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($67.8 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 779% on the year.
What is the average import price of ready-to-eat pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ready-to-eat pasta to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $141.2 million in 2017 to $363.6 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $241.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ready-to-eat pasta?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $331.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ready-to-eat pasta?
The HS code for ready-to-eat pasta is subheading 1902.30. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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