Acyclic ketones (other) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of acyclic ketones (other) by the United Kingdom reached $9.3 million in 2024 (630 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.3M | 630 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 591 t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 847 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 861 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 973 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 804 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 971 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 818 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports acyclic ketones (other) to
Most of it went to United States (15%), Switzerland (11%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $980K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $912K | 9.8% |
| Singapore | $898K | 9.7% |
| China | $775K | 8.4% |
| Mexico | $651K | 7% |
| Brazil | $633K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $591K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $468K | 5.1% |
| France | $243K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.74 per kg, 204% above the world average of $4.85. 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.
Acyclic ketones (other) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $7.8 million of acyclic ketones (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from United States (39%), China (25%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.0M | 39% |
| China | $2.0M | 25% |
| Germany | $783K | 10% |
| Switzerland | $651K | 8.3% |
| France | $382K | 4.9% |
| India | $234K | 3% |
| Spain | $215K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $196K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $168K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $102K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom acyclic ketones (other) exports (HS 2914.19): 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 2914.19: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, n.e.c. in item no. 2914.1.
Common questions
What is the value of acyclic ketones (other) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported acyclic ketones (other) worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 630 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 75 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy acyclic ketones (other) from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Switzerland (11%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average export price of acyclic ketones (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.74 per kg in 2024, 204% above the world average of $4.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of acyclic ketones (other) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import acyclic ketones (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, China and Germany. That compares with exports of $9.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for acyclic ketones (other)?
The HS code for acyclic ketones (other) is subheading 2914.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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