Acetic anhydride exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported acetic anhydride worth $42.8 million (42.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 47 countries. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $82.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.8M | 42.5K t |
| 2023 | $57.0M | 58.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.6M | 55.9K t |
| 2021 | $37.9M | 57.5K t |
| 2020 | $60.4M | 93.4K t |
| 2019 | $68.3M | 85.6K t |
| 2018 | $82.4M | 98.3K t |
| 2017 | $67.9M | 99.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports acetic anhydride to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $22.2M | 52% |
| Belgium | $6.6M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 8.9% |
| France | $2.9M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $751K | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $333K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acetic anhydride imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported acetic anhydride worth $2.8 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (40%), United States (25%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 40% |
| United States | $707K | 25% |
| India | $502K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $277K | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $99K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $97K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $19K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom acetic anhydride exports (HS 2915.24): 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 2915.24: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic anhydride exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported acetic anhydride worth $42.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 47 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy acetic anhydride from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average export price of acetic anhydride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of acetic anhydride from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $67.9 million in 2017 to $42.8 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $82.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import acetic anhydride?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the United States and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $40.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic anhydride?
The HS code for acetic anhydride is subheading 2915.24. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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