Octanol imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $12.9 million of octanol in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $48.1 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 | $12.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 31.2K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 31.0K t |
| 2018 | $44.4M | 37.8K t |
| 2017 | $48.1M | 38.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports octanol from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.8M | 83% |
| Netherlands | $724K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $609K | 4.7% |
| France | $323K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $280K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $93K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $63K | 0.5% |
| United States | $32K | 0.3% |
| India | $20K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, 55% above the world average of $1.39. 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.
Octanol exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.6 million of octanol in 2024 (194 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.0M | 88% |
| France | $146K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $81K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $64K | 1.4% |
| Philippines | $54K | 1.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $48K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48K | 1% |
| Ireland | $35K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.4% |
| India | $9K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom octanol imports (HS 2905.16): 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 2905.16: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of octanol imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported octanol worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply octanol to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (6%) and Indonesia (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of octanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of octanol to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.1 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2017 at $48.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export octanol?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for octanol?
The HS code for octanol is subheading 2905.16. 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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