Vodka imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vodka by the United Kingdom reached $175.1 million in 2024 (63.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. Value rose 24% 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 | $175.1M | 63.8K t |
| 2023 | $141.1M | 48.5K t |
| 2022 | $147.1M | 55.6K t |
| 2021 | $134.0M | 45.6K t |
| 2020 | $104.7M | 41.4K t |
| 2019 | $140.0M | 40.1K t |
| 2018 | $185.7M | 51.4K t |
| 2017 | $190.8M | 58.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vodka from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), France (29%), Sweden (13%). Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $55.4M | 32% |
| France | $50.2M | 29% |
| Sweden | $22.5M | 13% |
| Poland | $13.0M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $10.3M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $7.9M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 2.5% |
| Latvia | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Iceland | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $1.2M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 69% above the world average of $1.62. 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.
Vodka exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $78.1 million of vodka in 2024 (22.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (39%), United Arab Emirates (6%), Germany (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $30.7M | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 6% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 4.2% |
| India | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| China | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $1.7M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vodka imports (HS 2208.60): 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 2208.60: Vodka.
Common questions
What is the value of vodka imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vodka worth $175.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply vodka to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($55.4 million), followed by France (29%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Latvia grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of vodka per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vodka to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $190.8 million in 2017 to $175.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2017 at $190.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $152.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vodka?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $78.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $97.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vodka?
The HS code for vodka is subheading 2208.60. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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