Vegetable seeds imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $57.3 million of vegetable seeds in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $112.0 million.
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 | $57.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $52.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $46.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $78.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $112.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $78.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $85.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $78.2M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vegetable seeds from
Most of the value came from France (29%), Netherlands (16%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Guatemala grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $16.6M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $9.3M | 16% |
| United States | $5.9M | 10% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 7.3% |
| New Zealand | $3.4M | 6% |
| Denmark | $2.9M | 5.1% |
| Chile | $2.2M | 3.9% |
| Guatemala | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 3% |
| China | $1.6M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.44 per kg, close to the world average of $36.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable seeds exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported vegetable seeds worth $21.8 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (24%), United States (14%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.2M | 24% |
| United States | $3.0M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 13% |
| Morocco | $2.0M | 9.3% |
| Iran | $1.7M | 7.8% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| France | $775K | 3.6% |
| Senegal | $636K | 2.9% |
| Norway | $538K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $488K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vegetable seeds imports (HS 1209.91): 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 1209.91: Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable seeds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vegetable seeds worth $57.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable seeds to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $36.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable seeds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.2 million in 2017 to $57.3 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $112.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vegetable seeds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $21.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $35.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable seeds?
The HS code for vegetable seeds is subheading 1209.91. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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