Butanone exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of butanone by the United Kingdom reached $129.3 million in 2024 (94.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 71 countries for exports of this product. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $173.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129.3M | 94.5K t |
| 2023 | $103.4M | 68.2K t |
| 2022 | $173.7M | 71.5K t |
| 2021 | $110.5M | 75.3K t |
| 2020 | $76.7M | 47.0K t |
| 2019 | $90.8M | 84.1K t |
| 2018 | $117.1M | 101.3K t |
| 2017 | $89.1M | 94.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports butanone to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (41%), United States (27%), Belgium (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $53.5M | 41% |
| United States | $35.5M | 27% |
| Belgium | $22.1M | 17% |
| Mexico | $9.3M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| France | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $927K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $587K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $301K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butanone imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of butanone by the United Kingdom reached $7.2 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 53% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 22% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 19% |
| France | $236K | 3.3% |
| China | $97K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $53K | 0.7% |
| United States | $53K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom butanone exports (HS 2914.12): 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 2914.12: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, butanone (methyl ethyl ketone).
Common questions
What is the value of butanone exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported butanone worth $129.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 71 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy butanone from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($53.5 million), followed by the United States (27%) and Belgium (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average export price of butanone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of butanone from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $89.1 million in 2017 to $129.3 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $173.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $111.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import butanone?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and South Africa. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $122.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for butanone?
The HS code for butanone is subheading 2914.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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