Benzoic acid imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $16.8 million of benzoic acid in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 9.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports benzoic acid from
Netherlands alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $9.4M | 56% |
| China | $4.0M | 24% |
| Estonia | $1.5M | 8.7% |
| India | $337K | 2% |
| United States | $328K | 2% |
| Italy | $285K | 1.7% |
| France | $247K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $190K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $108K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $97K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, close to the world average of $2.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Benzoic acid exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $8.4 million of benzoic acid in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (18%), Poland (17%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.5M | 18% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $846K | 10% |
| Spain | $778K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $719K | 8.5% |
| United States | $695K | 8.3% |
| France | $551K | 6.5% |
| Philippines | $462K | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $161K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $143K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom benzoic acid imports (HS 2916.31): 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 2916.31: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of benzoic acid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported benzoic acid worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 188 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzoic acid to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by China (24%) and Estonia (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzoic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of benzoic acid to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $20.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export benzoic acid?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Poland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzoic acid?
The HS code for benzoic acid is subheading 2916.31. 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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