Formic acid salts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.8 million of formic acid salts in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.3 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 | $5.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 4.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports formic acid salts from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (40%), China (17%), Belgium (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.3M | 40% |
| China | $998K | 17% |
| Belgium | $495K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $378K | 6.5% |
| Norway | $343K | 5.9% |
| Canada | $307K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $306K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $279K | 4.8% |
| United States | $145K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $103K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.81. 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.
Formic acid salts exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of formic acid salts by the United Kingdom reached $3.3 million in 2024 (745 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Egypt (42%), China (17%), Senegal (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.4M | 42% |
| China | $541K | 17% |
| Senegal | $519K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $255K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $127K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $71K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 2% |
| United States | $52K | 1.6% |
| Costa Rica | $38K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $34K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom formic acid salts imports (HS 2915.12): 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 2915.12: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: salts of formic acids.
Common questions
What is the value of formic acid salts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported formic acid salts worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 149 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply formic acid salts to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (17%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of formic acid salts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of formic acid salts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export formic acid salts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, China and Senegal. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for formic acid salts?
The HS code for formic acid salts is subheading 2915.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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