Monoethanolamine imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported monoethanolamine worth $24.3 million (16.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $54.2 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 | $24.3M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $54.2M | 22.9K t |
| 2021 | $38.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2019 | $27.0M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 21.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 23.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports monoethanolamine from
The largest suppliers were Germany (49%), Saudi Arabia (24%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.0M | 50% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.8M | 24% |
| France | $2.6M | 11% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $986K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $385K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $335K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $242K | 1% |
| United States | $205K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $153K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Monoethanolamine exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $990 thousand of monoethanolamine in 2024 (409 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (26%), Ireland (18%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $259K | 26% |
| Ireland | $182K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $124K | 13% |
| Brazil | $82K | 8.2% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 6.2% |
| United States | $36K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $36K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $30K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $25K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $23K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom monoethanolamine imports (HS 2922.11): 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 2922.11: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, monoethanolamine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of monoethanolamine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported monoethanolamine worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 153 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply monoethanolamine to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (24%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of monoethanolamine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of monoethanolamine to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $54.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export monoethanolamine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $990 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for monoethanolamine?
The HS code for monoethanolamine is subheading 2922.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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