Diethanolamine imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported diethanolamine worth $3.2 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% 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 | $3.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports diethanolamine from
Germany alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 68% |
| Netherlands | $274K | 8.4% |
| United States | $250K | 7.7% |
| France | $249K | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $141K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $100K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.4% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.15. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom diethanolamine imports (HS 2922.12): 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 2922.12: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, diethanolamine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of diethanolamine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported diethanolamine worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply diethanolamine to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (8%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of diethanolamine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diethanolamine to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diethanolamine?
The HS code for diethanolamine is subheading 2922.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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