Roasted coffee beans imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $612.8 million of roasted coffee beans in 2024 (48.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 224 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $612.8M | 48.0K t |
| 2023 | $574.6M | 46.6K t |
| 2022 | $530.9M | 49.2K t |
| 2021 | $477.8M | 44.8K t |
| 2020 | $568.6M | 62.1K t |
| 2019 | $526.1M | 57.9K t |
| 2018 | $516.8M | 54.2K t |
| 2017 | $501.8M | 49.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports roasted coffee beans from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (31%), Germany (22%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $188.2M | 31% |
| Germany | $136.1M | 22% |
| Italy | $114.1M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $49.8M | 8.1% |
| France | $22.7M | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $19.4M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $14.4M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $13.6M | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $12.8M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $8.3M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.76 per kg, close to the world average of $11.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Roasted coffee beans exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported roasted coffee beans worth $199.6 million (14.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (21%), France (13%), Poland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $41.2M | 21% |
| France | $25.3M | 13% |
| Poland | $17.7M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $16.6M | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.9M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $7.2M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $5.9M | 3% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom roasted coffee beans imports (HS 0901.21): 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 0901.21: Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of roasted coffee beans imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported roasted coffee beans worth $612.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 224 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply roasted coffee beans to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($188.2 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of roasted coffee beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.76 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $11.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of roasted coffee beans to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $501.8 million in 2017 to $612.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $538.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export roasted coffee beans?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $199.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $413.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for roasted coffee beans?
The HS code for roasted coffee beans is subheading 0901.21. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 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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