Cyclic amides imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cyclic amides worth $4.1 million (234 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 46% on 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 | $4.1M | 234 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 405 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 289 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 164 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 654 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 370 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cyclic amides from
Most of the value came from France (32%), Belgium (23%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 32% |
| Belgium | $952K | 23% |
| China | $736K | 18% |
| Germany | $538K | 13% |
| United States | $276K | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $215K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $54K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.61 per kg, close to the world average of $14.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cyclic amides exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cyclic amides by the United Kingdom reached $2.7 million in 2024 (22 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Japan alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.6M | 60% |
| South Korea | $447K | 17% |
| Brazil | $262K | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $81K | 3% |
| India | $64K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $44K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 1% |
| United States | $26K | 1% |
| Panama | $24K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $24K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cyclic amides imports (HS 2924.21): 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 2924.21: Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, ureines and their derivatives: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of cyclic amides imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cyclic amides worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 115 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyclic amides to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyclic amides per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.61 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $14.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cyclic amides to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cyclic amides?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, South Korea and Brazil. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyclic amides?
The HS code for cyclic amides is subheading 2924.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2924 page.
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