Taro imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of taro by the United Kingdom reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 874 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 800 t |
| 2018 | $976K | 706 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 835 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports taro from
The largest suppliers were Costa Rica (47%), Ecuador (12%), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (8%). Among the main suppliers, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines grew fastest (+715% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | $1.7M | 47% |
| Ecuador | $437K | 12% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $287K | 8% |
| Vietnam | $219K | 6.1% |
| China | $208K | 5.8% |
| India | $197K | 5.5% |
| Bangladesh | $194K | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $95K | 2.6% |
| Dominica | $62K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $43K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.36. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom taro imports (HS 0714.40): 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 0714.40: Vegetable roots and tubers: taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of taro imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported taro worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 115 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply taro to the United Kingdom?
Costa Rica was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Ecuador (12%) and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average import price of taro per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of taro to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for taro?
The HS code for taro is subheading 0714.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0714 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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