Organic peroxides imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.9 million of organic peroxides in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $7.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports organic peroxides from
Most of the value came from Germany (47%), Belgium (18%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.7M | 47% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 19% |
| Italy | $718K | 9.1% |
| China | $653K | 8.2% |
| Poland | $511K | 6.5% |
| United States | $284K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $237K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $117K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $34K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.66 per kg, 25% above the world average of $4.54. 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.
Organic peroxides exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of organic peroxides by the United Kingdom reached $874 thousand in 2024 (53 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (29%), Netherlands (24%), China (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+727% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $257K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $208K | 24% |
| China | $98K | 11% |
| France | $82K | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $21K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $19K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $18K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 2% |
| Germany | $16K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom organic peroxides imports (HS 2909.60): 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 2909.60: Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of organic peroxides imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported organic peroxides worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply organic peroxides to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of organic peroxides per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.66 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $4.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of organic peroxides to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export organic peroxides?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $874 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for organic peroxides?
The HS code for organic peroxides is subheading 2909.60. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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