Dioctyl phthalate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported dioctyl phthalate worth $2.2 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.2 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 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dioctyl phthalate from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 86% |
| Italy | $295K | 14% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
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 dioctyl phthalate imports (HS 2917.32): 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 2917.32: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dioctyl orthophthalates.
Common questions
What is the value of dioctyl phthalate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dioctyl phthalate worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply dioctyl phthalate to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of dioctyl phthalate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dioctyl phthalate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2019 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dioctyl phthalate?
The HS code for dioctyl phthalate is subheading 2917.32. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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