Non-ionic surfactant imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $208.8 million of non-ionic surfactant in 2024 (77.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value rose 10% 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 | $208.8M | 77.3K t |
| 2023 | $189.9M | 66.5K t |
| 2022 | $231.7M | 75.0K t |
| 2021 | $200.1M | 72.5K t |
| 2020 | $197.6M | 89.3K t |
| 2019 | $216.5M | 93.6K t |
| 2018 | $210.8M | 84.4K t |
| 2017 | $203.9M | 86.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports non-ionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Netherlands (22%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $49.2M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $46.7M | 22% |
| Italy | $29.2M | 14% |
| United States | $22.1M | 11% |
| Belgium | $10.1M | 4.8% |
| Slovakia | $7.5M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $7.3M | 3.5% |
| France | $5.9M | 2.8% |
| New Zealand | $5.2M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-ionic surfactant exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of non-ionic surfactant by the United Kingdom reached $63.4 million in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (12%), United States (8%), Ireland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.5M | 12% |
| United States | $5.3M | 8.3% |
| Ireland | $4.7M | 7.3% |
| France | $4.3M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 5.1% |
| Norway | $3.2M | 5% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 3.9% |
| Israel | $2.1M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom non-ionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported non-ionic surfactant worth $208.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 204 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-ionic surfactant to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($49.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-ionic surfactant to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $203.9 million in 2017 to $208.8 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $231.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $207.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export non-ionic surfactant?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $63.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $145.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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