Methanol imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $101.8 million of methanol in 2024 (298.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 40% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 298.6K t |
| 2023 | $72.7M | 232.2K t |
| 2022 | $118.0M | 313.1K t |
| 2021 | $115.4M | 317.8K t |
| 2020 | $79.9M | 264.8K t |
| 2019 | $71.7M | 197.8K t |
| 2018 | $75.7M | 164.1K t |
| 2017 | $113.5M | 167.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports methanol from
Netherlands alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $54.6M | 54% |
| Belgium | $38.9M | 38% |
| United States | $6.6M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| France | $256K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $136K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $99K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $65K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $9K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Methanol exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.9 million of methanol in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (27%), Ireland (13%), Israel (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.6M | 27% |
| Ireland | $781K | 13% |
| Israel | $716K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $625K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $579K | 9.7% |
| France | $283K | 4.8% |
| Jordan | $160K | 2.7% |
| Bangladesh | $130K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $100K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $80K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom methanol imports (HS 2905.11): 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 2905.11: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of methanol imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported methanol worth $101.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply methanol to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($54.6 million), followed by Belgium (38%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of methanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of methanol to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.5 million in 2017 to $101.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $118.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $93.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export methanol?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Ireland and Israel. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $95.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for methanol?
The HS code for methanol is subheading 2905.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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