Tobacco products (other) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $21.6 million of tobacco products (other) in 2024 (473 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $99.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.6M | 473 t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 414 t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 472 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 377 t |
| 2019 | $66.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $89.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $99.6M | 11.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports tobacco products (other) to
Most of it went to France (33%), United Arab Emirates (11%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.2M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 9.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $986K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $804K | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $600K | 2.8% |
| China | $582K | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $429K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.69 per kg, 190% above the world average of $15.77. 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.
Tobacco products (other) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of tobacco products (other) by the United Kingdom reached $9.8 million in 2024 (289 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Estonia (47%), China (24%), United States (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | $4.6M | 47% |
| China | $2.3M | 24% |
| United States | $990K | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $693K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $283K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $145K | 1.5% |
| India | $121K | 1.2% |
| France | $108K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $102K | 1% |
| Poland | $70K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tobacco products (other) exports (HS 2403.99): 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 2403.99: Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smoking.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products (other) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported tobacco products (other) worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 473 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy tobacco products (other) from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average export price of tobacco products (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $45.69 per kg in 2024, 190% above the world average of $15.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tobacco products (other) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $99.6 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $99.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import tobacco products (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Estonia, China and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products (other)?
The HS code for tobacco products (other) is subheading 2403.99. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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