Witloof chicory imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of witloof chicory by the United Kingdom reached $3.3 million in 2024 (849 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 119 countries for imports of this product. That is 79% more than in 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 | $3.3M | 849 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 608 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 487 t |
| 2021 | $833K | 460 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports witloof chicory from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (48%), Italy (34%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 48% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 34% |
| Spain | $481K | 15% |
| France | $67K | 2% |
| Belgium | $31K | 1% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.84 per kg, 44% above the world average of $2.66. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom witloof chicory imports (HS 0705.21): 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 0705.21: Vegetables: witloff chicory (cichorium intybus var. foliosum), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of witloof chicory imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported witloof chicory worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 849 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 119 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply witloof chicory to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (34%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average import price of witloof chicory per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $2.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of witloof chicory to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for witloof chicory?
The HS code for witloof chicory is subheading 0705.21. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0705 page.
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