Maleic anhydride imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $13.7 million of maleic anhydride in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.5 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 | $13.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 25.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports maleic anhydride from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.3M | 53% |
| United States | $2.4M | 17% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 15% |
| Hungary | $900K | 6.6% |
| Austria | $457K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $353K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $148K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $81K | 0.6% |
| India | $46K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $46K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.15. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom maleic anhydride imports (HS 2917.14): 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 2917.14: Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: maleic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of maleic anhydride imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported maleic anhydride worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 99 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply maleic anhydride to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United States (17%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of maleic anhydride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maleic anhydride to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $30.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for maleic anhydride?
The HS code for maleic anhydride is subheading 2917.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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