Hydrofluoric acid imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $15.6 million of hydrofluoric acid in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.0 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 | $15.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 6.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hydrofluoric acid from
Most of the value came from Spain (44%), South Africa (31%), Germany (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.9M | 44% |
| South Africa | $4.9M | 32% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 21% |
| United States | $260K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $103K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $29K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.2% |
| France | $22K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 49% above the world average of $2.02. 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.
Hydrofluoric acid exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of hydrofluoric acid by the United Kingdom reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (38%), South Africa (32%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 38% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 32% |
| Germany | $332K | 11% |
| Ireland | $298K | 9.4% |
| Lithuania | $120K | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $66K | 2.1% |
| France | $46K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $29K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $23K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hydrofluoric acid imports (HS 2811.11): 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 2811.11: Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid).
Common questions
What is the value of hydrofluoric acid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hydrofluoric acid worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 134 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrofluoric acid to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Germany (21%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrofluoric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $2.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrofluoric acid to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hydrofluoric acid?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, South Africa and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrofluoric acid?
The HS code for hydrofluoric acid is subheading 2811.11. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2811 page.
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