🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of degras: 2024 trade data
Imports of degras by the United Kingdom reached $29.6 million in 2024 (36.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $51.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of degras by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.6M | 36.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.1M | 62.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 38.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports degras from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+811% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $17.8M | 60% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $9.8M | 33% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $1.8M | 6% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $78K | 0.3% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $68K | 0.2% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $55K | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $13K | 0% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $10K | 0% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $5K | 0% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average import price of degras
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports degras
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported degras worth $2.4 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sweden accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $1.4M | 58% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $871K | 36% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $101K | 4.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $31K | 1.3% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0.1% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1522: Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes.
Degras trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of degras imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported degras worth $29.6 million in 2024 (36.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import degras from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Indonesia (60%), Malaysia (33%), Cote d'Ivoire (6%).
What is the average import price of degras in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.64 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export degras?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported degras worth $2.4 million in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Netherlands, Ireland.
What is the HS code for degras?
Degras falls under HS heading 1522 (Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading degras with the United Kingdom?
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