Glycerol (HS 2905.45) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $54.9 million (65.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $128.1 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 | $54.9M | 65.2K t |
| 2023 | $78.2M | 46.3K t |
| 2022 | $128.1M | 53.4K t |
| 2021 | $48.0M | 55.8K t |
| 2020 | $45.5M | 59.0K t |
| 2019 | $55.1M | 56.5K t |
| 2018 | $78.5M | 70.4K t |
| 2017 | $51.2M | 73.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glycerol (hs 2905.45) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (50%), Netherlands (33%), Indonesia (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27.4M | 50% |
| Netherlands | $18.4M | 34% |
| Indonesia | $3.9M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| France | $693K | 1.3% |
| United States | $584K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $437K | 0.8% |
| Latvia | $366K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $167K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $151K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glycerol (HS 2905.45) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) by the United Kingdom reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (41%), Netherlands (9%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+490% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $835K | 41% |
| Netherlands | $191K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $181K | 9% |
| Belgium | $124K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $107K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $65K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $57K | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $54K | 2.7% |
| France | $41K | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $35K | 1.7% |
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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 2905.45: Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol.
Common questions
What is the value of glycerol (hs 2905.45) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $54.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 195 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycerol (hs 2905.45) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($27.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (33%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Latvia grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycerol (hs 2905.45) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.2 million in 2017 to $54.9 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $128.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $52.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
The HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45) is subheading 2905.45. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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