Venison and wild game imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.9 million of venison and wild game in 2024 (818 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.4 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 | $4.9M | 818 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 786 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports venison and wild game from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (22%), Spain (21%), New Zealand (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+607% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.1M | 22% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 21% |
| New Zealand | $894K | 18% |
| France | $727K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $390K | 7.9% |
| Vietnam | $335K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $179K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $104K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $93K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.05 per kg, 23% below the world average of $7.83, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Venison and wild game exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of venison and wild game by the United Kingdom reached $16.1 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were France (37%), Netherlands (32%), Belgium (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.0M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 32% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| Norway | $998K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $212K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $161K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $148K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $116K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $104K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom venison and wild game imports (HS 0208.90): 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 0208.90: Meat and edible meat offal: n.e.c. in chapter 2, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of venison and wild game imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported venison and wild game worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 818 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply venison and wild game to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Spain (21%) and New Zealand (18%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
What is the average import price of venison and wild game per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.05 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of venison and wild game to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export venison and wild game?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Belgium. That compares with imports of $4.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for venison and wild game?
The HS code for venison and wild game is subheading 0208.90. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0208 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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