Reconstituted tobacco imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of reconstituted tobacco by the United Kingdom reached $24.4 million in 2024 (719 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $24.4M | 719 t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 686 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 223 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 51 t |
| 2019 | $939K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 252 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 44 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports reconstituted tobacco from
The largest suppliers were Italy (46%), Greece (36%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.3M | 46% |
| Greece | $8.7M | 36% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 11% |
| Poland | $969K | 4% |
| United States | $292K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $248K | 1% |
| Romania | $113K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.87 per kg, 25% above the world average of $27.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 reconstituted tobacco imports (HS 2403.91): 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 2403.91: Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.
Common questions
What is the value of reconstituted tobacco imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported reconstituted tobacco worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 719 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply reconstituted tobacco to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Greece (36%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of reconstituted tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.87 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $27.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of reconstituted tobacco to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for reconstituted tobacco?
The HS code for reconstituted tobacco is subheading 2403.91. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
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