Olefins exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $81.0 million of olefins in 2024 (81.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 62 countries for exports of this product. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $220.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81.0M | 81.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.6M | 68.8K t |
| 2022 | $80.9M | 93.9K t |
| 2021 | $123.4M | 127.6K t |
| 2020 | $141.3M | 182.1K t |
| 2019 | $166.0M | 230.5K t |
| 2018 | $220.9M | 264.9K t |
| 2017 | $215.8M | 293.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports olefins to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $62.1M | 77% |
| Belgium | $13.0M | 16% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $128K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $64K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.72. 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.
Olefins imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of olefins by the United Kingdom reached $42.5 million in 2024 (54.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 115 countries. Germany alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $23.1M | 54% |
| France | $11.1M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 11% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 4% |
| China | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $259K | 0.6% |
| India | $158K | 0.4% |
| United States | $30K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom olefins exports (HS 2711.14): 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 2711.14: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene.
Common questions
What is the value of olefins exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported olefins worth $81.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 62 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy olefins from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($62.1 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and Poland (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average export price of olefins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of olefins from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $215.8 million in 2017 to $81.0 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $220.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $136.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import olefins?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $42.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, France and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for olefins?
The HS code for olefins is subheading 2711.14. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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