Benzaldehyde imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of benzaldehyde by the United Kingdom reached $9.4 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 119 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.3 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 | $9.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 7.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports benzaldehyde from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (42%), Belgium (42%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 42% |
| Belgium | $4.0M | 42% |
| China | $972K | 10% |
| India | $229K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $156K | 1.7% |
| United States | $42K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $32K | 0.3% |
| France | $20K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0.2% |
| Macao | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 40% below the world average of $3.50, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Benzaldehyde exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of benzaldehyde by the United Kingdom reached $720 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (40%), France (32%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Barbados grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $290K | 40% |
| France | $231K | 32% |
| United States | $86K | 12% |
| Italy | $24K | 3.4% |
| Barbados | $19K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $9K | 1.2% |
| Guyana | $6K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom benzaldehyde imports (HS 2912.21): 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 2912.21: Aldehydes: cyclic, without other oxygen function, benzaldehyde.
Common questions
What is the value of benzaldehyde imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported benzaldehyde worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 119 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzaldehyde to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Belgium (42%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzaldehyde per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of benzaldehyde to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export benzaldehyde?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $720 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzaldehyde?
The HS code for benzaldehyde is subheading 2912.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2912 page.
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