Industrial fatty alcohols imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial fatty alcohols by the United Kingdom reached $101.8 million in 2024 (49.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $185.4 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 | $101.8M | 49.1K t |
| 2023 | $124.8M | 49.3K t |
| 2022 | $185.4M | 125.4K t |
| 2021 | $126.2M | 64.9K t |
| 2020 | $116.4M | 72.2K t |
| 2019 | $121.1M | 67.1K t |
| 2018 | $150.5M | 77.4K t |
| 2017 | $92.1M | 55.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports industrial fatty alcohols from
The largest suppliers were Germany (44%), Italy (37%), United States (5%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $45.1M | 44% |
| Italy | $37.8M | 37% |
| United States | $5.1M | 5% |
| France | $3.4M | 3.3% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| Argentina | $931K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $576K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $375K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial fatty alcohols exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of industrial fatty alcohols by the United Kingdom reached $7.8 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (28%), Brazil (10%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 28% |
| Brazil | $805K | 10% |
| France | $765K | 9.9% |
| Singapore | $625K | 8.1% |
| Poland | $439K | 5.7% |
| United States | $407K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $377K | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $365K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $299K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $249K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial fatty alcohols imports (HS 3823.70): 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 3823.70: Industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial fatty alcohols imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported industrial fatty alcohols worth $101.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 163 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial fatty alcohols to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($45.1 million), followed by Italy (37%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial fatty alcohols to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $92.1 million in 2017 to $101.8 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $185.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export industrial fatty alcohols?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Brazil and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $94.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial fatty alcohols?
The HS code for industrial fatty alcohols is subheading 3823.70. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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