Lysine imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported lysine worth $62.4 million (29.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $85.6 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 | $62.4M | 29.7K t |
| 2023 | $63.1M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $85.6M | 29.9K t |
| 2021 | $67.3M | 43.8K t |
| 2020 | $52.2M | 52.8K t |
| 2019 | $58.5M | 54.0K t |
| 2018 | $66.3M | 56.0K t |
| 2017 | $61.9M | 51.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports lysine from
Most of the value came from China (40%), United States (15%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.8M | 40% |
| United States | $9.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $7.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 9% |
| India | $5.1M | 8.1% |
| France | $4.2M | 6.7% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $571K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 56% above the world average of $1.35. 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.
Lysine exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of lysine by the United Kingdom reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to China (36%), Ireland (34%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $985K | 36% |
| Ireland | $912K | 34% |
| Netherlands | $267K | 9.9% |
| Israel | $149K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $65K | 2.4% |
| France | $54K | 2% |
| Denmark | $52K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $42K | 1.6% |
| Malta | $35K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $30K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lysine imports (HS 2922.41): 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 2922.41: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: lysine and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lysine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lysine worth $62.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 158 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply lysine to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($24.8 million), followed by the United States (15%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of lysine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $1.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lysine to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.9 million in 2017 to $62.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $85.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export lysine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $59.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lysine?
The HS code for lysine is subheading 2922.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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