Sweet cherries imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $62.7 million of sweet cherries in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 180 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% 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 | $62.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $55.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $60.2M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $64.3M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $46.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $48.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $51.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $49.2M | 15.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sweet cherries from
Most of the value came from Spain (46%), Chile (26%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $28.9M | 46% |
| Chile | $16.5M | 26% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 6.2% |
| Argentina | $3.3M | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $3.1M | 5% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $886K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $819K | 1.3% |
| Moldova | $435K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, close to the world average of $5.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweet cherries exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million of sweet cherries in 2024 (458 tonnes). Most of it went to China (20%), France (12%), Spain (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $640K | 20% |
| France | $374K | 12% |
| Spain | $350K | 11% |
| Ireland | $290K | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $238K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $198K | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $186K | 5.8% |
| Singapore | $158K | 5% |
| Germany | $111K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $93K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sweet cherries imports (HS 0809.29): 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 0809.29: Fruit, edible: cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet cherries imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sweet cherries worth $62.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet cherries to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by Chile (26%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet cherries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sweet cherries to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.2 million in 2017 to $62.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $64.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sweet cherries?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, France and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $59.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet cherries?
The HS code for sweet cherries is subheading 0809.29. 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 0809 page.
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