🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of molasses: 2024 trade data
Imports of molasses by the United Kingdom reached $140.3 million in 2024 (528.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 189 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of molasses by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140.3M | 528.0K t |
| 2023 | $142.3M | 522.4K t |
| 2022 | $146.6M | 653.1K t |
| 2021 | $94.5M | 485.1K t |
| 2020 | $86.0M | 465.9K t |
| 2019 | $87.7M | 656.9K t |
| 2018 | $88.1M | 583.3K t |
| 2017 | $89.7M | 588.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports molasses from
The largest suppliers were United States (21%), Poland (18%), Guatemala (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $29.1M | 21% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $25.2M | 18% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $21.6M | 15% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $10.6M | 7.6% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $7.3M | 5.2% |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | $5.9M | 4.2% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $4.6M | 3.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.4M | 2.4% |
Types of molasses under HS 1703
| 1703.10 | Sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar | 75% |
| 1703.90 | Sugars: molasses, from sugar beet, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1703.
Average import price of molasses
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports molasses
The United Kingdom exported $28.7 million of molasses in 2024 (45.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Ireland (27%), Netherlands (15%), Pakistan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+824% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $7.7M | 27% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.3M | 15% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $3.3M | 11% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $2.5M | 8.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.7M | 5.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $949K | 3.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $659K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.
Molasses trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of molasses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported molasses worth $140.3 million in 2024 (528.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import molasses from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (21%), Poland (18%), Guatemala (15%).
What is the average import price of molasses in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.21 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export molasses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported molasses worth $28.7 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Netherlands, Pakistan.
What is the HS code for molasses?
Molasses falls under HS heading 1703 (Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading molasses with the United Kingdom?
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