Glycol ethers (other alkyl) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.0 million of glycol ethers (other alkyl) in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $7.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 5.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glycol ethers (other alkyl) from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.3M | 61% |
| Brazil | $781K | 11% |
| United States | $691K | 9.9% |
| India | $601K | 8.6% |
| France | $334K | 4.8% |
| China | $161K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $114K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glycol ethers (other alkyl) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of glycol ethers (other alkyl) by the United Kingdom reached $2.4 million in 2024 (203 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (32%), Germany (8%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+946% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $757K | 32% |
| Germany | $194K | 8.2% |
| France | $182K | 7.7% |
| Ireland | $160K | 6.7% |
| Sweden | $140K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 3.9% |
| China | $86K | 3.6% |
| United States | $79K | 3.3% |
| India | $77K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $65K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom glycol ethers (other alkyl) imports (HS 2909.44): 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 2909.44: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909.
Common questions
What is the value of glycol ethers (other alkyl) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glycol ethers (other alkyl) worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 149 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycol ethers (other alkyl) to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Brazil (11%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycol ethers (other alkyl) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glycol ethers (other alkyl) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export glycol ethers (other alkyl)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycol ethers (other alkyl)?
The HS code for glycol ethers (other alkyl) is subheading 2909.44. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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