Ethylenediamine imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethylenediamine by the United Kingdom reached $2.7 million in 2024 (810 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.6 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 | $2.7M | 810 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 808 t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 13.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ethylenediamine from
Most of the value came from Sweden (38%), Netherlands (20%), Belgium (16%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $1.0M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $533K | 20% |
| Belgium | $438K | 16% |
| China | $357K | 13% |
| United States | $107K | 4% |
| Poland | $84K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $59K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $51K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $31K | 1.1% |
| India | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 67% above the world average of $2.01. 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.
Ethylenediamine exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported ethylenediamine worth $1.8 million (264 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (30%), Germany (30%), Ireland (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $545K | 30% |
| Germany | $540K | 30% |
| Ireland | $107K | 5.9% |
| United States | $103K | 5.6% |
| Philippines | $91K | 5% |
| Belgium | $80K | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $61K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $50K | 2.7% |
| Senegal | $34K | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $32K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ethylenediamine imports (HS 2921.21): 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 2921.21: Amine-function compounds: acyclic polyamines and their derivatives, ethylenediamine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylenediamine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ethylenediamine worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 810 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylenediamine to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Belgium (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylenediamine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $2.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylenediamine to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2017 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ethylenediamine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $888 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ethylenediamine?
The HS code for ethylenediamine is subheading 2921.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2921 page.
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