Chloroacetic acids imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $10.6 million of chloroacetic acids in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.3 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 | $10.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 17.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chloroacetic acids from
Netherlands alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 67% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 21% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 9.8% |
| Belgium | $130K | 1.2% |
| India | $76K | 0.7% |
| United States | $16K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
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 chloroacetic acids imports (HS 2915.40): 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 2915.40: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of chloroacetic acids imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chloroacetic acids worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 141 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloroacetic acids to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloroacetic acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chloroacetic acids to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloroacetic acids?
The HS code for chloroacetic acids is subheading 2915.40. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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