This statistic shows the value of fruit and vegetables imported into the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2023. Fruit and vegetables also include fresh, frozen or prepared fruit (except crystallized) and vegetables, nuts (except groundnuts), vegetable and fruit juices of all kinds except wine, jams, marmalades, fruit or nut puree/paste etc. In 2023, fruit and vegetables imports were valued at approximately **** billion British pounds. Additionally, the export value of fruit and vegetables from the United Kingdom can be found at the following.
In 2024, imports of fruit and vegetable juices into the United Kingdom (UK) were valued at approximately 856 million British pounds. Tomatoes, prepared or preserved, were valued at approximately 613 million British pounds.
This annual statistics notice and accompanying dataset, formerly known as the British Horticulture statistics report, provides key statistics on the area, production, trade and valuation of the main fruit and vegetable crops grown in the United Kingdom.
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United Kingdom Imports from Iran of Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations was US$1.48 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United Kingdom Imports from Iran of Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.
The value generated from the import of fruit and vegetable juices in the United Kingdom increased by 155.5 million British Pounds (+18.19 percent) in 2024. With 1 billion British Pounds, the value thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. Find further information concerning the exported value in the United Kingdom, the exported value in the Netherlands and the imported value in the Netherlands..
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Moldova Imports from United Kingdom of Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations was US$76.17 Thousand during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Moldova Imports from United Kingdom of Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.
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United States Imports: 3-Digit: UK: Fruit and Vegetable Juices data was reported at 0.091 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.156 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Imports: 3-Digit: UK: Fruit and Vegetable Juices data is updated monthly, averaging 0.040 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.306 USD mn in Jun 2016 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Sep 2002. United States Imports: 3-Digit: UK: Fruit and Vegetable Juices data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA109: Trade Statistics: United Kingdom: Imports: Customs: SITC.
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United States Imports: CIF: 2-Digit: UK: Vegetables and Fruits data was reported at 2.233 USD mn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.256 USD mn for Aug 2018. United States Imports: CIF: 2-Digit: UK: Vegetables and Fruits data is updated monthly, averaging 0.974 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 273 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.530 USD mn in Dec 2014 and a record low of 0.350 USD mn in May 2009. United States Imports: CIF: 2-Digit: UK: Vegetables and Fruits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.JA110: Trade Statistics: United Kingdom: Imports: CIF: SITC.
This series gives the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce in England and Wales. These are averages of the most usual prices charged by wholesalers for selected home-grown fruit, vegetables and cut flowers at the wholesale markets in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and a London Market (New Spitalfields or Western International). This publication is updated fortnightly.
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United Kingdom Imports from South Africa of Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations was US$34.74 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United Kingdom Imports from South Africa of Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.
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Forecast: Import of Fruit and Vegetable Juice to the UK 2023 - 2027 Discover more data with ReportLinker!
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United Kingdom Imports: sa: BoP: FB: Food: Fruit & Vegetables data was reported at 911.000 GBP mn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 962.000 GBP mn for May 2018. United Kingdom Imports: sa: BoP: FB: Food: Fruit & Vegetables data is updated monthly, averaging 581.500 GBP mn from Jan 1998 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 246 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 962.000 GBP mn in May 2018 and a record low of 307.000 GBP mn in May 2000. United Kingdom Imports: sa: BoP: FB: Food: Fruit & Vegetables data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.JA003: Trade Statistics: Current Prices: By Commodity Group: Seasonally Adjusted.
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United Kingdom Imports from Ukraine of Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations was US$11.23 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United Kingdom Imports from Ukraine of Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.
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United States Exports: 2-Digit: UK: Vegetables and Fruits data was reported at 41.833 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.480 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Exports: 2-Digit: UK: Vegetables and Fruits data is updated monthly, averaging 28.894 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.077 USD mn in Mar 2015 and a record low of 13.686 USD mn in Apr 2002. United States Exports: 2-Digit: UK: Vegetables and Fruits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA108: Trade Statistics: United Kingdom: Exports: FAS: SITC.
Between 2020 and 2021, the value of fresh fruit and vegetables imported to the UK from developing countries increased by 9.5 and 24.5 percent, respectively. The import value of fresh fruit from developing countries reached over 2.5 billion euros in 2021.
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United Kingdom Exports: sa: BoP: FB: Food: Fruit & Vegetables data was reported at 105.000 GBP mn in Jun 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 105.000 GBP mn for May 2018. United Kingdom Exports: sa: BoP: FB: Food: Fruit & Vegetables data is updated monthly, averaging 54.000 GBP mn from Jan 1998 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 246 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 115.000 GBP mn in Aug 2017 and a record low of 26.000 GBP mn in Sep 2000. United Kingdom Exports: sa: BoP: FB: Food: Fruit & Vegetables data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.JA003: Trade Statistics: Current Prices: By Commodity Group: Seasonally Adjusted.
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This dashboard shows information about how the Imports of fruit and vegetables using the Procedure for Electronic Application for Certificates (PEACH) system service is currently performing.
This is a "beta" service. The dashboard shows number of digital transactions, total cost of transactions, cost per transaction and take-up of digital services. Performance Dashboards are likely to be used by many people, including:
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United States Exports: 3-Digit: UK: Fruit and Vegetable Juices data was reported at 0.141 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.557 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Exports: 3-Digit: UK: Fruit and Vegetable Juices data is updated monthly, averaging 0.581 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.241 USD mn in Jun 2011 and a record low of 0.124 USD mn in Apr 2003. United States Exports: 3-Digit: UK: Fruit and Vegetable Juices data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA108: Trade Statistics: United Kingdom: Exports: FAS: SITC.
05: Vegetables & fruit Imports, NE - Niger. Country by commodity data on the UK's trade in goods, including trade by all countries and selected commodities, exports and imports, non seasonally adjusted.
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Forecast: Import of Vegetable, Fruit, Nut and Food Preparations to the UK 2024 - 2028 Discover more data with ReportLinker!
This statistic shows the value of fruit and vegetables imported into the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2023. Fruit and vegetables also include fresh, frozen or prepared fruit (except crystallized) and vegetables, nuts (except groundnuts), vegetable and fruit juices of all kinds except wine, jams, marmalades, fruit or nut puree/paste etc. In 2023, fruit and vegetables imports were valued at approximately **** billion British pounds. Additionally, the export value of fruit and vegetables from the United Kingdom can be found at the following.