Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) by the United Kingdom reached $14.0 million in 2024 (990 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $39.5 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 | $14.0M | 991 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 528 t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 878 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 515 t |
| 2020 | $30.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $39.5M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aromatic carboxylic acids (other) from
Most of the value came from India (47%), China (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.5M | 47% |
| China | $2.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 16% |
| United States | $2.1M | 15% |
| Poland | $180K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $70K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $51K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.4% |
| France | $48K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.12 per kg, close to the world average of $12.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) by the United Kingdom reached $12.3 million in 2024 (104 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. Most of it went to China (38%), Saudi Arabia (34%), United States (5%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+615% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 34% |
| United States | $658K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $612K | 5% |
| Malaysia | $487K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $348K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $343K | 2.8% |
| France | $256K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $200K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $85K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2916.39): 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 2916.39: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aromatic carboxylic acids (other) worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 990 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.12 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $12.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.5 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $39.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Saudi Arabia and the United States. That compares with imports of $14.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.39. 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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