Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone by the United Kingdom reached $14.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 3% 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 | $14.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Spain (28%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 29% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 28% |
| France | $2.5M | 17% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 11% |
| India | $947K | 6.4% |
| Japan | $396K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $310K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $232K | 1.6% |
| United States | $118K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.13 per kg, 58% above the world average of $7.67. 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.
Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone in 2024 (141 tonnes). Most of it went to South Korea (38%), France (8%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+595% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $722K | 38% |
| France | $147K | 7.7% |
| United States | $142K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $102K | 5.3% |
| Ireland | $79K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 4% |
| Denmark | $73K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $62K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $62K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $47K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 2918.30: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 133 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Spain (28%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.13 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $7.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone?
The HS code for carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone is subheading 2918.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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