Ethylbenzene exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $62.4 million of ethylbenzene in 2024 (48.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 37 countries. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $127.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62.4M | 48.4K t |
| 2023 | $77.7M | 47.0K t |
| 2022 | $83.8M | 49.9K t |
| 2021 | $84.3M | 76.5K t |
| 2020 | $55.2M | 106.2K t |
| 2019 | $82.1M | 118.9K t |
| 2018 | $95.8M | 108.6K t |
| 2017 | $127.3M | 153.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports ethylbenzene to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $62.3M | 100% |
| United States | $130K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Croatia | $1K | 0% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylbenzene imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of ethylbenzene by the United Kingdom reached $697 thousand in 2024 (454 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $506K | 73% |
| France | $174K | 25% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.9% |
| United States | $5K | 0.7% |
| China | $4K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ethylbenzene exports (HS 2902.60): 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 2902.60: Cyclic hydrocarbons: ethylbenzene.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylbenzene exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported ethylbenzene worth $62.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 37 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylbenzene from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($62.3 million), followed by the United States (0%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylbenzene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylbenzene from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $127.3 million in 2017 to $62.4 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $127.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $83.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import ethylbenzene?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $697 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, France and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $61.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylbenzene?
The HS code for ethylbenzene is subheading 2902.60. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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