Anionic surfactant exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of anionic surfactant by the United Kingdom reached $129.7 million in 2024 (39.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 141 countries for exports of this product. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $129.7M | 39.6K t |
| 2023 | $122.4M | 47.7K t |
| 2022 | $131.9M | 59.4K t |
| 2021 | $102.1M | 55.2K t |
| 2020 | $101.0M | 62.1K t |
| 2019 | $98.3M | 62.2K t |
| 2018 | $70.1M | 36.4K t |
| 2017 | $69.8M | 36.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports anionic surfactant to
Most of it went to France (41%), United States (12%), Norway (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $53.2M | 41% |
| United States | $15.7M | 12% |
| Norway | $4.7M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 3% |
| Belgium | $3.6M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $2.9M | 2.2% |
| China | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| India | $2.7M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, 99% above the world average of $1.65. 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.
Anionic surfactant imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $73.1 million of anionic surfactant in 2024 (43.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Germany alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $37.6M | 51% |
| United States | $7.2M | 9.8% |
| France | $5.1M | 7% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 4.5% |
| China | $2.5M | 3.4% |
| Norway | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom anionic surfactant exports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported anionic surfactant worth $129.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 141 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy anionic surfactant from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($53.2 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Norway (4%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 120 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average export price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of anionic surfactant from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $69.8 million in 2017 to $129.7 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $131.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import anionic surfactant?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $73.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $56.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 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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