Chloromethane and chloroethane imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chloromethane and chloroethane by the United Kingdom reached $15.7 million in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 110 countries. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.3 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 | $15.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 19.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 29.8K t |
| 2017 | $25.3M | 36.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chloromethane and chloroethane from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $15.2M | 96% |
| France | $506K | 3.2% |
| China | $24K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $20K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $15K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.10.
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 chloromethane and chloroethane imports (HS 2903.11): 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 2903.11: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride).
Common questions
What is the value of chloromethane and chloroethane imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chloromethane and chloroethane worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 110 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloromethane and chloroethane to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by France (3%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloromethane and chloroethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chloromethane and chloroethane to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.3 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloromethane and chloroethane?
The HS code for chloromethane and chloroethane is subheading 2903.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
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