Ester gum imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $20.2 million of ester gum in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $27.5 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 | $20.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 11.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ester gum from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (44%), Netherlands (20%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $8.8M | 44% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 20% |
| United States | $2.1M | 11% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 10% |
| France | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| Finland | $684K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $604K | 3% |
| Greece | $307K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $205K | 1% |
| Italy | $68K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, close to the world average of $2.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ester gum exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $345 thousand of ester gum in 2024 (70 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (33%), Netherlands (18%), Poland (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $113K | 33% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 18% |
| Poland | $58K | 17% |
| United States | $31K | 9.1% |
| Sweden | $22K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $19K | 5.4% |
| France | $11K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $6K | 1.7% |
| Finland | $5K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ester gum imports (HS 3806.30): 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 3806.30: Ester gums.
Common questions
What is the value of ester gum imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ester gum worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 112 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply ester gum to the United Kingdom?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of ester gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ester gum to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ester gum?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $345 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ester gum?
The HS code for ester gum is subheading 3806.30. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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