Benzyl alcohol imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $12.1 million of benzyl alcohol in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. 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 | $12.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 5.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports benzyl alcohol from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), China (29%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.4M | 37% |
| China | $3.5M | 29% |
| India | $1.7M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 13% |
| Belgium | $425K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $174K | 1.4% |
| France | $123K | 1% |
| United States | $77K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Benzyl alcohol exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of benzyl alcohol by the United Kingdom reached $2.4 million in 2024 (594 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (31%), France (18%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom benzyl alcohol imports (HS 2906.21): 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 2906.21: Alcohols: aromatic alcohols and derivatives, benzyl alcohol.
Common questions
What is the value of benzyl alcohol imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported benzyl alcohol worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 135 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzyl alcohol to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (29%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of benzyl alcohol to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $14.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export benzyl alcohol?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzyl alcohol?
The HS code for benzyl alcohol is subheading 2906.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2906 page.
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