Strawberries imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $361.9 million of strawberries in 2024 (64.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value rose 28% on 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 | $361.9M | 64.2K t |
| 2023 | $282.0M | 56.9K t |
| 2022 | $255.7M | 58.9K t |
| 2021 | $292.3M | 64.7K t |
| 2020 | $238.6M | 59.2K t |
| 2019 | $214.2M | 58.6K t |
| 2018 | $210.0M | 50.8K t |
| 2017 | $217.6M | 54.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports strawberries from
Most of the value came from Spain (40%), Netherlands (19%), Egypt (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $145.3M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $67.6M | 19% |
| Egypt | $61.7M | 17% |
| Morocco | $46.1M | 13% |
| Belgium | $20.8M | 5.7% |
| Ireland | $7.0M | 1.9% |
| Jordan | $5.7M | 1.6% |
| Greece | $2.4M | 0.7% |
| United States | $1.8M | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $628K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.63 per kg, 38% above the world average of $4.07. 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.
Strawberries exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported strawberries worth $13.3 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (30%), France (19%), Japan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 30% |
| France | $2.6M | 19% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 11% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Singapore | $538K | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $428K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $241K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $181K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $166K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom strawberries imports (HS 0810.10): 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 0810.10: Fruit, edible: strawberries, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of strawberries imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported strawberries worth $361.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 189 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply strawberries to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($145.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Egypt (17%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average import price of strawberries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.63 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $4.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of strawberries to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $217.6 million in 2017 to $361.9 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $259.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export strawberries?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $348.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for strawberries?
The HS code for strawberries is subheading 0810.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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