Cellulose nitrate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.4 million of cellulose nitrate in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% more than in 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 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cellulose nitrate from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.7M | 50% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 34% |
| Switzerland | $354K | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $217K | 4% |
| France | $154K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $63K | 1.2% |
| United States | $38K | 0.7% |
| Serbia | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, close to the world average of $4.09.
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 cellulose nitrate imports (HS 3912.20): 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 3912.20: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose nitrate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cellulose nitrate worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose nitrate to the United Kingdom?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (34%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $4.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellulose nitrate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose nitrate?
The HS code for cellulose nitrate is subheading 3912.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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