Fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons worth $158.6 million (14.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $158.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $153.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $162.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $78.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $87.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $118.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $136.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $122.4M | 17.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons from
Most of the value came from United States (44%), Japan (23%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69.1M | 44% |
| Japan | $36.8M | 23% |
| Germany | $22.4M | 14% |
| China | $16.2M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 1% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| France | $782K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.80 per kg, close to the world average of $9.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons by the United Kingdom reached $119.3 million in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 93 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Netherlands (31%), Belgium (14%), India (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $37.6M | 32% |
| Belgium | $16.8M | 14% |
| India | $11.4M | 9.5% |
| United States | $10.2M | 8.6% |
| Spain | $9.8M | 8.2% |
| Ireland | $9.7M | 8.2% |
| France | $4.6M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons imports (HS 2903.39): 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 2903.39: Fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: other than ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane).
Common questions
What is the value of fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons worth $158.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 200 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($69.1 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 753% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.80 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $9.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $122.4 million in 2017 to $158.6 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $162.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $119.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Belgium and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $39.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons?
The HS code for fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons is subheading 2903.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
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