Fatty acids (other species) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fatty acids (other species) by the United Kingdom reached $156.8 million in 2024 (129.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $208.3 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 | $156.8M | 129.7K t |
| 2023 | $165.2M | 132.4K t |
| 2022 | $208.3M | 135.8K t |
| 2021 | $131.3M | 113.7K t |
| 2020 | $89.5M | 108.5K t |
| 2019 | $77.5M | 94.6K t |
| 2018 | $100.0M | 108.8K t |
| 2017 | $117.4M | 115.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fatty acids (other species) from
Most of the value came from Argentina (26%), Germany (18%), Indonesia (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $40.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $28.3M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $20.1M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $15.8M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $15.4M | 9.8% |
| Belgium | $11.6M | 7.4% |
| India | $4.4M | 2.8% |
| United States | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acids (other species) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fatty acids (other species) worth $19.5 million (15.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (39%), Sweden (24%), United Arab Emirates (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 39% |
| Sweden | $4.6M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $891K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $753K | 3.9% |
| China | $535K | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $428K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $419K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $405K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fatty acids (other species) imports (HS 3823.19): 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 3823.19: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids).
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acids (other species) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fatty acids (other species) worth $156.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 172 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acids (other species) to the United Kingdom?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($40.0 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Indonesia (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acids (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fatty acids (other species) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $117.4 million in 2017 to $156.8 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $208.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $130.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fatty acids (other species)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $137.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acids (other species)?
The HS code for fatty acids (other species) is subheading 3823.19. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 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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