Pentaerythritol imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $17.0 million of pentaerythritol in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 100 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 6.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pentaerythritol from
Germany alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.7M | 87% |
| Spain | $898K | 5.3% |
| China | $812K | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $367K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $171K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $56K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pentaerythritol imports (HS 2905.42): 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 2905.42: Alcohols: polyhydric, pentaerythritol.
Common questions
What is the value of pentaerythritol imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pentaerythritol worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 100 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply pentaerythritol to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Spain (5%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of pentaerythritol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pentaerythritol to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2021 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pentaerythritol?
The HS code for pentaerythritol is subheading 2905.42. 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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