🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of essential oil: 2024 trade data
Imports of essential oil by the United Kingdom reached $313.3 million in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of essential oil by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $270.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $276.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $299.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $277.9M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $270.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $340.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $338.5M | 14.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports essential oil from
The largest suppliers were United States (13%), China (13%), Peru (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $41.1M | 13% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $41.1M | 13% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $33.8M | 11% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $31.8M | 10% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $27.2M | 8.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $20.0M | 6.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $16.0M | 5.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $12.7M | 4.1% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $12.4M | 4% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $10.0M | 3.2% |
Types of essential oil under HS 3301
| 3301.29 | Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 39% |
| 3301.90 | Oils, essential: concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins… | 16% |
| 3301.19 | Oils, essential: of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 15% |
| 3301.13 | Oils, essential: of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 14% |
| 3301.12 | Oils, essential: of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 8.8% |
| 3301.25 | Oils, essential: of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes | 3.2% |
| 3301.24 | Oils, essential: of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes | 2.6% |
| 3301.30 | Resinoids | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average import price of essential oil
The average declared value was about $31.20 per kg, 32% above the world average of $23.68. 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 essential oil
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported essential oil worth $207.8 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 197 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Ireland (20%), France (11%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $42.3M | 20% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $23.4M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $23.2M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $17.0M | 8.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $14.4M | 6.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.7M | 4.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $6.9M | 3.3% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $5.0M | 2.4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $4.8M | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.6M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Essential oil trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of essential oil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported essential oil worth $313.3 million in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import essential oil from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (13%), China (13%), Peru (11%).
What is the average import price of essential oil in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $31.20 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $23.68 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export essential oil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported essential oil worth $207.8 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France, United States.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
Essential oil falls under HS heading 3301 (Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleur). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading essential oil with the United Kingdom?
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