Walnuts in shell imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of walnuts in shell by the United Kingdom reached $2.5 million in 2024 (879 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.6 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 | $2.5M | 879 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 790 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 964 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 636 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 623 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 641 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 728 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports walnuts in shell from
Most of the value came from United States (37%), Chile (30%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $900K | 37% |
| Chile | $737K | 30% |
| France | $432K | 18% |
| Argentina | $109K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 3.9% |
| China | $59K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $48K | 2% |
| Poland | $31K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $11K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
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 walnuts in shell imports (HS 0802.31): 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 0802.31: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of walnuts in shell imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported walnuts in shell worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 879 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply walnuts in shell to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($900 thousand), followed by Chile (30%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 793% on the year.
What is the average import price of walnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of walnuts in shell to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for walnuts in shell?
The HS code for walnuts in shell is subheading 0802.31. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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