Acrylic acid imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic acid by the United Kingdom reached $26.9 million in 2024 (19.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $41.6 million.
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 | $26.9M | 19.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2022 | $41.6M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.5M | 22.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 25.3K t |
| 2018 | $31.9M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $25.3M | 18.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports acrylic acid from
Belgium alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $18.3M | 68% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 20% |
| France | $1.9M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $575K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $520K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $175K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $14K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0% |
| China | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.10. 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.
Acrylic acid exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million of acrylic acid in 2024 (243 tonnes). United States alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $675K | 54% |
| Germany | $184K | 15% |
| Vietnam | $102K | 8.1% |
| Nigeria | $49K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $37K | 2.9% |
| Costa Rica | $32K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $31K | 2.4% |
| China | $22K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $22K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom acrylic acid imports (HS 2916.11): 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 2916.11: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acrylic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic acid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported acrylic acid worth $26.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 133 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic acid to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Germany (20%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic acid to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.3 million in 2017 to $26.9 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export acrylic acid?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Vietnam. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic acid?
The HS code for acrylic acid is subheading 2916.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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