🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of soup preparations: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $191.1 million of soup preparations in 2024 (42.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of soup preparations by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $191.1M | 42.5K t |
| 2023 | $178.4M | 42.4K t |
| 2022 | $179.6M | 50.0K t |
| 2021 | $155.0M | 46.7K t |
| 2020 | $182.7M | 58.6K t |
| 2019 | $196.3M | 66.3K t |
| 2018 | $196.3M | 59.5K t |
| 2017 | $194.4M | 60.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports soup preparations from
The largest suppliers were France (19%), Spain (15%), Italy (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $36.0M | 19% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $29.4M | 15% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $28.3M | 15% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $25.6M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $15.9M | 8.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $12.5M | 6.5% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $9.6M | 5% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $6.4M | 3.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4.6M | 2.4% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $4.6M | 2.4% |
Types of soup preparations under HS 2104
| 2104.10 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 70% |
| 2104.20 | Homogenised composite food preparations | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2104.
Average import price of soup preparations
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, 48% above the world average of $3.04. 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 soup preparations
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported soup preparations worth $61.9 million (13.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (18%), Nigeria (18%), Ghana (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $11.5M | 19% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $10.9M | 18% |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | $6.8M | 11% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.0M | 8.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.5M | 7.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $1.2M | 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 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations.
Soup preparations trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of soup preparations imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported soup preparations worth $191.1 million in 2024 (42.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import soup preparations from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (19%), Spain (15%), Italy (15%).
What is the average import price of soup preparations in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.04 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export soup preparations?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported soup preparations worth $61.9 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Nigeria, Ghana.
What is the HS code for soup preparations?
Soup preparations falls under HS heading 2104 (Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading soup preparations with the United Kingdom?
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