Azelaic and sebacic acids imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of azelaic and sebacic acids by the United Kingdom reached $3.5 million in 2024 (602 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $3.5M | 602 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 829 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 620 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 686 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 621 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 966 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports azelaic and sebacic acids from
China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 57% |
| United States | $429K | 12% |
| Germany | $374K | 11% |
| France | $191K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 5% |
| India | $100K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $88K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $84K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.78 per kg, close to the world average of $4.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Azelaic and sebacic acids exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million of azelaic and sebacic acids in 2024 (176 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (29%), United States (20%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $364K | 29% |
| United States | $254K | 20% |
| India | $141K | 11% |
| Germany | $113K | 9.1% |
| Denmark | $95K | 7.6% |
| Poland | $91K | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $52K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $40K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 2.8% |
| Norway | $21K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom azelaic and sebacic acids imports (HS 2917.13): 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 2917.13: Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of azelaic and sebacic acids imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported azelaic and sebacic acids worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 602 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 104 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply azelaic and sebacic acids to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average import price of azelaic and sebacic acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.78 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $4.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of azelaic and sebacic acids to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export azelaic and sebacic acids?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United States and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for azelaic and sebacic acids?
The HS code for azelaic and sebacic acids is subheading 2917.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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