Ether-phenols imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported ether-phenols worth $6.8 million (360 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.5 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 | $6.8M | 360 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 249 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 258 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 476 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 514 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 655 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 616 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ether-phenols from
Most of the value came from India (32%), Indonesia (18%), Madagascar (11%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 32% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 18% |
| Madagascar | $739K | 11% |
| Japan | $687K | 10% |
| Belgium | $492K | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $488K | 7.2% |
| China | $397K | 5.9% |
| United States | $199K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $139K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.80 per kg, 61% above the world average of $11.70. 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.
Ether-phenols exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported ether-phenols worth $1.9 million (69 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (14%), Germany (12%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $271K | 14% |
| Germany | $231K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $221K | 12% |
| Japan | $179K | 9.4% |
| Hong Kong | $113K | 6% |
| United States | $92K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $77K | 4% |
| Nigeria | $74K | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $70K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $68K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ether-phenols imports (HS 2909.50): 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 2909.50: Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether-phenols imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ether-phenols worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 148 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether-phenols to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Indonesia (18%) and Madagascar (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether-phenols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.80 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $11.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ether-phenols to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ether-phenols?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether-phenols?
The HS code for ether-phenols is subheading 2909.50. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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