Hydroquinone imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydroquinone by the United Kingdom reached $9.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 130 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 58% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.5 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 | $9.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hydroquinone from
The largest suppliers were United States (47%), Japan (30%), France (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.2M | 47% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 30% |
| France | $1.8M | 20% |
| Italy | $148K | 1.6% |
| China | $66K | 0.7% |
| India | $44K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $38K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, 31% above the world average of $5.90. 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.
Hydroquinone exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported hydroquinone worth $970 thousand (69 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 50 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (20%), Saudi Arabia (20%), France (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $198K | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $196K | 20% |
| France | $181K | 19% |
| Belgium | $141K | 15% |
| Kazakhstan | $61K | 6.3% |
| Switzerland | $50K | 5.2% |
| Lebanon | $44K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $35K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $21K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $15K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hydroquinone imports (HS 2907.22): 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 2907.22: Polyphenols: hydroquinone (quinol) and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of hydroquinone imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hydroquinone worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 130 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydroquinone to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Japan (30%) and France (20%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydroquinone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $5.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydroquinone to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hydroquinone?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $970 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydroquinone?
The HS code for hydroquinone is subheading 2907.22. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
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