Pantothenic acid (unmixed) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pantothenic acid (unmixed) by the United Kingdom reached $77.0 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $122.3 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 | $77.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $118.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $115.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $95.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $98.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $114.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $122.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $88.2M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports pantothenic acid (unmixed) to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (23%), United States (13%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $17.5M | 23% |
| United States | $10.1M | 13% |
| China | $9.9M | 13% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $4.2M | 5.4% |
| France | $3.5M | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $3.0M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| India | $2.4M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.98 per kg, 91% above the world average of $10.44. 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.
Pantothenic acid (unmixed) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported pantothenic acid (unmixed) worth $7.6 million (705 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 56% |
| India | $836K | 11% |
| Germany | $796K | 11% |
| Belgium | $621K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $553K | 7.3% |
| United States | $275K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $137K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $35K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $29K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pantothenic acid (unmixed) exports (HS 2936.24): 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 2936.24: Vitamins: D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B3 or vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of pantothenic acid (unmixed) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported pantothenic acid (unmixed) worth $77.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 76 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy pantothenic acid (unmixed) from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by the United States (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average export price of pantothenic acid (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.98 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $10.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pantothenic acid (unmixed) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $88.2 million in 2017 to $77.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $122.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import pantothenic acid (unmixed)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $69.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pantothenic acid (unmixed)?
The HS code for pantothenic acid (unmixed) is subheading 2936.24. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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