🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of acetal: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $3.1 million of acetal in 2024 (454 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 4%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of acetal by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 454 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 363 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 354 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 385 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 344 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 354 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 364 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 271 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports acetal from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Belgium (25%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.1M | 34% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $768K | 25% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $394K | 13% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $299K | 9.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $232K | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $135K | 4.4% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $84K | 2.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $65K | 2.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $31K | 1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $19K | 0.6% |
Average import price of acetal
The average declared value was about $6.78 per kg, 35% above the world average of $5.02. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports acetal
The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million of acetal in 2024 (68 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.1M | 56% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $151K | 7.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $119K | 6.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $114K | 5.8% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $112K | 5.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $37K | 1.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $34K | 1.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $33K | 1.7% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $32K | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $32K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2911: Acetals and hemiacetals; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives.
Acetal trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of acetal imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported acetal worth $3.1 million in 2024 (454 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import acetal from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (34%), Belgium (25%), Germany (13%).
What is the average import price of acetal in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $6.78 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.02 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export acetal?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported acetal worth $1.9 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, India, Mexico.
What is the HS code for acetal?
Acetal falls under HS heading 2911 (Acetals and hemiacetals; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitr). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading acetal with the United Kingdom?
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