※ Cumulative through Aug 2026, vs. same period last year
Imports from United Kingdom reached $173.4M in 2026 (cumulative through Aug), down 5% from the same period last year ($182.0M). Apr was the highest month and Mar the lowest.
Top imported products: TABLEWARE 44 cases (up 144%), European whelk (frozen, meat, boiled) 42 cases (up 223%), MILLAC GOLD 25 cases (no same-period record last year · last Apr 2026, 28 cases total).
Top importers: Denbi Korea Ltd. 227 cases (down 62%), Shinsegae Food Co., Ltd. 206 cases (up 75%), Diajio Korea Co., Ltd. 176 cases (up 23%).
Top exporters: THE DENBY POTTERY CO LTD 209 cases (down 64%), CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED 196 cases (up 69%), DIAGEO SCOTLAND LIMITED 188 cases (up 6%).
Top product by import value: Whisky accounts for 42.9% of import value in the stated period.
| Product | Import value |
|---|---|
| Whisky | $74.4M |
| European whelk (frozen, meat, boiled) | $16.2M |
| Mackerel (frozen) | $12.2M |
| Milk-containing processed food | $10.5M |
| Ceramic ware | $10.2M |
| Whelk (frozen, meat, boiled) | $10.1M |
| Other alcoholic beverages | $3.4M |
| Flavourings | $3.4M |
| Metal utensils | $3.1M |
| Other processed foods | $2.6M |
| Product | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| TABLEWARE | 44 | ▲ +144% |
| European whelk (frozen, meat, boiled) | 42 | ▲ +223% |
| MILLAC GOLD | 25 | New |
| W ICE BY WINDSOR SPIRIT DRINK | 19 | New |
| Whelk (frozen, meat, boiled) | 16 | ▼ -76% |
| Importer | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| Denbi Korea Ltd. | 227 | ▼ -62% |
| Shinsegae Food Co., Ltd. | 206 | ▲ +75% |
| Diajio Korea Co., Ltd. | 176 | ▲ +23% |
| Pereunorika Korea Co., Ltd. | 158 | ▲ +42% |
| Samjeong Flavors Co., Ltd. | 153 | ▲ +12% |
| Exporter | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| THE DENBY POTTERY CO LTD | 209 | ▼ -64% |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 196 | ▲ +69% |
| DIAGEO SCOTLAND LIMITED | 188 | ▲ +6% |
| R.C.TREATT & CO LTD | 139 | ▲ +23% |
| RINGTONS LTD | 108 | ▲ +44% |
Import-value source: MFDS online statistics; case-count source: MFDS Import Food Portal. Compiled by TAAMs. Import value covers completed months through 2026-08 (food and hygiene goods); case-count tables use daily import records through 2026-09-26. The two measures have different source tables and cutoffs.