🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of seaweeds and plant products: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $54.0 million of seaweeds and plant products in 2024 (65.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of seaweeds and plant products by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54.0M | 65.0K t |
| 2023 | $41.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $44.2M | 31.0K t |
| 2021 | $50.4M | 27.6K t |
| 2020 | $38.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $40.5M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $43.5M | 23.1K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 20.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports seaweeds and plant products from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Netherlands (19%), Malaysia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $11.5M | 21% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $10.0M | 19% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $5.0M | 9.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $5.0M | 9.3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3.1M | 5.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $927K | 1.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $911K | 1.7% |
Types of seaweeds and plant products under HS 1212
| 1212.21 | Seaweeds and other algae: fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground | 25% |
| 1212.99 | Vegetable products: fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground | 25% |
| 1212.29 | Seaweeds and other algae: not fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground | 22% |
| 1212.91 | Sugar beet: fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground | 21% |
| 1212.94 | Chicory roots (Chicorium intybus sativum): fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground | 3.2% |
| 1212.93 | Sugar cane: fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground | 2.7% |
| 1212.92 | Locust beans (carob): fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1212.
Average import price of seaweeds and plant products
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.68. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports seaweeds and plant products
The United Kingdom exported $18.1 million of seaweeds and plant products in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (26%), Germany (10%), Ireland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.7M | 26% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.5M | 8.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $915K | 5.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $879K | 4.9% |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | $620K | 3.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $481K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $395K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1212: Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c..
Seaweeds and plant products trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of seaweeds and plant products imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported seaweeds and plant products worth $54.0 million in 2024 (65.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import seaweeds and plant products from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (21%), Netherlands (19%), Malaysia (9%).
What is the average import price of seaweeds and plant products in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.68 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export seaweeds and plant products?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported seaweeds and plant products worth $18.1 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, Ireland.
What is the HS code for seaweeds and plant products?
Seaweeds and plant products falls under HS heading 1212 (Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading seaweeds and plant products with the United Kingdom?
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