Aromatic ketones imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.3 million of aromatic ketones in 2024 (513 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.8 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 | $3.3M | 513 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 346 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 441 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 652 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 552 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 696 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 935 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aromatic ketones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 55% |
| India | $529K | 16% |
| France | $352K | 11% |
| Germany | $334K | 10% |
| Switzerland | $59K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $57K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 1.6% |
| United States | $45K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aromatic ketones exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of aromatic ketones by the United Kingdom reached $2.6 million in 2024 (57 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 87% |
| Germany | $51K | 2% |
| Italy | $30K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $24K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $23K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.6% |
| China | $13K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aromatic ketones imports (HS 2914.39): 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 2914.39: Ketones: aromatic, (without other oxygen function), excluding phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one).
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic ketones imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aromatic ketones worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 513 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic ketones to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (16%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic ketones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $5.63 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 ketones to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aromatic ketones?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $761 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic ketones?
The HS code for aromatic ketones is subheading 2914.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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