🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of halogenated hydrocarbon: 2024 trade data
Imports of halogenated hydrocarbon by the United Kingdom reached $395.4 million in 2024 (214.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of halogenated hydrocarbon by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395.4M | 214.1K t |
| 2023 | $394.5M | 201.6K t |
| 2022 | $450.3M | 232.7K t |
| 2021 | $428.7M | 344.2K t |
| 2020 | $331.3M | 330.8K t |
| 2019 | $393.9M | 364.5K t |
| 2018 | $435.7M | 384.6K t |
| 2017 | $450.0M | 432.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports halogenated hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from Norway (28%), United States (23%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $110.0M | 28% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $92.6M | 23% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $46.3M | 12% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $37.2M | 9.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $36.2M | 9.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $24.5M | 6.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $13.3M | 3.4% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $12.3M | 3.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $6.8M | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.5M | 1.4% |
Types of halogenated hydrocarbon under HS 2903
| 2903.39 | Fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: other than ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane) | 40% |
| 2903.21 | Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) | 28% |
| 2903.79 | Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens: n.e.c. in item no. 2903.7 | 8.9% |
| 2903.99 | Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons: n.e.c. in item no. 2903.91, 2903.92, 2903.93 and 2903.94 | 6.9% |
| 2903.11 | Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) | 4% |
| 2903.31 | Fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane) | 3.1% |
| 2903.71 | Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens: chlorodifluoromethane | 2.8% |
| 2903.12 | Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: dichloromethane (methylene chloride) | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2903.
Average import price of halogenated hydrocarbon
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 54% above the world average of $1.20. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports halogenated hydrocarbon
The United Kingdom exported $145.5 million of halogenated hydrocarbon in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (27%), Belgium (12%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $39.8M | 27% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $17.5M | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $12.9M | 8.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $12.9M | 8.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $12.1M | 8.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $10.7M | 7.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7.5M | 5.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.5M | 3.8% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $2.2M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons.
Halogenated hydrocarbon trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of halogenated hydrocarbon imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported halogenated hydrocarbon worth $395.4 million in 2024 (214.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import halogenated hydrocarbon from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Norway (28%), United States (23%), Germany (12%).
What is the average import price of halogenated hydrocarbon in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.20 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export halogenated hydrocarbon?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported halogenated hydrocarbon worth $145.5 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Belgium, United States.
What is the HS code for halogenated hydrocarbon?
Halogenated hydrocarbon falls under HS heading 2903 (Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading halogenated hydrocarbon with the United Kingdom?
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