Oxycarboxylic acids (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $40.6 million of oxycarboxylic acids (other) in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 172 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $40.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $33.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $31.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.9M | 7.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports oxycarboxylic acids (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (28%), China (24%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.3M | 28% |
| China | $9.6M | 24% |
| France | $2.9M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 6.2% |
| United States | $2.2M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 4.7% |
| New Zealand | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $977K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, 33% below the world average of $7.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oxycarboxylic acids (other) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported oxycarboxylic acids (other) worth $4.0 million (393 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (36%), Germany (10%), Hungary (6%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 36% |
| Germany | $416K | 11% |
| Hungary | $257K | 6.5% |
| Ireland | $239K | 6% |
| Czech Republic | $228K | 5.7% |
| Poland | $214K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $165K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $164K | 4.1% |
| China | $124K | 3.1% |
| India | $119K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom oxycarboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2918.19): 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 2918.19: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of oxycarboxylic acids (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported oxycarboxylic acids (other) worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 172 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxycarboxylic acids (other) to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by China (24%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxycarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $7.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oxycarboxylic acids (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.9 million in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export oxycarboxylic acids (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Hungary. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $36.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxycarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for oxycarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2918.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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