Formaldehyde exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported formaldehyde worth $3.7 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.4 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 | $3.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 14.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports formaldehyde to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (31%), Germany (17%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 31% |
| Germany | $606K | 17% |
| France | $562K | 15% |
| Ireland | $439K | 12% |
| Denmark | $268K | 7.3% |
| Sweden | $102K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $96K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $76K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $75K | 2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $55K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 107% above the world average of $0.41. 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.
Formaldehyde imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of formaldehyde by the United Kingdom reached $2.6 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Belgium alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.7M | 66% |
| Ireland | $361K | 14% |
| United States | $182K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $94K | 3.6% |
| Israel | $78K | 3% |
| Italy | $60K | 2.3% |
| France | $52K | 2% |
| Spain | $30K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $21K | 0.8% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom formaldehyde exports (HS 2912.11): 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 2912.11: Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, methanal (formaldehyde).
Common questions
What is the value of formaldehyde exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported formaldehyde worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 87 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy formaldehyde from the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (17%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average export price of formaldehyde per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 107% above the world average of $0.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of formaldehyde from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import formaldehyde?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for formaldehyde?
The HS code for formaldehyde is subheading 2912.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2912 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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