Glutamic acid imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported glutamic acid worth $16.1 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% 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 | $16.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 10.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glutamic acid from
France alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.5M | 78% |
| China | $1.9M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $486K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $329K | 2.1% |
| India | $222K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $209K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $75K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $61K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $56K | 0.4% |
| United States | $54K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.38. 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.
Glutamic acid exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported glutamic acid worth $1.1 million (234 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (43%), United States (43%), Ireland (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $478K | 43% |
| United States | $475K | 43% |
| Ireland | $76K | 6.9% |
| Guyana | $31K | 2.8% |
| France | $17K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $6K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom glutamic acid imports (HS 2922.42): 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 2922.42: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: glutamic acid and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glutamic acid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glutamic acid worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply glutamic acid to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by China (12%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of glutamic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glutamic acid to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export glutamic acid?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for glutamic acid?
The HS code for glutamic acid is subheading 2922.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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