Alkaloids (other synthetic) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of alkaloids (other synthetic) by the United Kingdom reached $2.4 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 60 countries for exports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.1 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 | $2.4M | 8 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 6 t |
| 2022 | $571K | 12 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 13 t |
| 2018 | $426K | 41 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 16 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports alkaloids (other synthetic) to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+500% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 78% |
| Cyprus | $181K | 7.7% |
| India | $150K | 6.4% |
| Austria | $49K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $47K | 2% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.6% |
| France | $10K | 0.4% |
| Colombia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $9K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $294.96 per kg, 86% above the world average of $158.42. 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.
Alkaloids (other synthetic) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of alkaloids (other synthetic) by the United Kingdom reached $2.1 million in 2024 (23 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. India alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 90% |
| United States | $72K | 3.5% |
| China | $35K | 1.7% |
| Iceland | $28K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $20K | 1% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $9K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.3% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom alkaloids (other synthetic) exports (HS 2939.80): 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 2939.80: Alkaloids: natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, esters and other derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 2939.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloids (other synthetic) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported alkaloids (other synthetic) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 60 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy alkaloids (other synthetic) from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Cyprus (8%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average export price of alkaloids (other synthetic) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $294.96 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $158.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of alkaloids (other synthetic) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import alkaloids (other synthetic)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United States and China. That compares with exports of $2.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for alkaloids (other synthetic)?
The HS code for alkaloids (other synthetic) is subheading 2939.80. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 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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