Gluconic acid imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.2 million of gluconic acid in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 17% from 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 | $6.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 4.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports gluconic acid from
The largest suppliers were France (41%), China (26%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.5M | 41% |
| China | $1.6M | 26% |
| India | $1.1M | 18% |
| Italy | $411K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $202K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $168K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.5% |
| United States | $27K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 43% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Gluconic acid exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $487 thousand of gluconic acid in 2024 (100 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), Finland (16%), Israel (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $89K | 18% |
| Finland | $78K | 16% |
| Israel | $45K | 9.2% |
| Ireland | $42K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $25K | 5.1% |
| Poland | $22K | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $18K | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $14K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom gluconic acid imports (HS 2918.16): 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 2918.16: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of gluconic acid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported gluconic acid worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply gluconic acid to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (26%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of gluconic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gluconic acid to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export gluconic acid?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $487 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Finland and Israel. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gluconic acid?
The HS code for gluconic acid is subheading 2918.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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