Caprolactam imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $8.1 million of caprolactam in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.5 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 | $8.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 660 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 581 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports caprolactam from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.6M | 82% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $342K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom caprolactam imports (HS 2933.71): 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 2933.71: Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam).
Common questions
What is the value of caprolactam imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported caprolactam worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 75 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply caprolactam to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of caprolactam per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of caprolactam to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for caprolactam?
The HS code for caprolactam is subheading 2933.71. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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