🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of biodiesel: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $906.9 million of biodiesel in 2024 (632.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 130 countries for imports of this product. That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.26 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of biodiesel by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $906.9M | 632.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.78B | 1.24M t |
| 2022 | $2.26B | 1.22M t |
| 2021 | $1.24B | 743.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.15B | 1.10M t |
| 2019 | $1.09B | 1.05M t |
| 2018 | $665.6M | 683.5K t |
| 2017 | $336.1M | 321.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports biodiesel from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Netherlands (28%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $410.1M | 45% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $258.5M | 29% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $55.1M | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $48.0M | 5.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $29.5M | 3.3% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $29.4M | 3.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $22.5M | 2.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $20.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | $10.9M | 1.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $6.9M | 0.8% |
Average import price of biodiesel
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, close to the world average of $1.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports biodiesel
Exports of biodiesel by the United Kingdom reached $394.8 million in 2024 (306.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $393.3M | 100% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $639K | 0.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $248K | 0.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $143K | 0% |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | $105K | 0% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $80K | 0% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $78K | 0% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $48K | 0% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $44K | 0% |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | $34K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3826: Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Biodiesel trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of biodiesel imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported biodiesel worth $906.9 million in 2024 (632.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import biodiesel from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (45%), Netherlands (28%), Germany (6%).
What is the average import price of biodiesel in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.28 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export biodiesel?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported biodiesel worth $394.8 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Ireland, France.
What is the HS code for biodiesel?
Biodiesel falls under HS heading 3826 (Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading biodiesel with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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