Persulfates imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported persulfates worth $4.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.4 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 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 3.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports persulfates from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), China (27%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 28% |
| China | $1.2M | 27% |
| United States | $600K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $370K | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $344K | 8.1% |
| France | $221K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $99K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $96K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $48K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $32K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 57% above the world average of $1.74. 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.
Persulfates exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported persulfates worth $767 thousand (277 tonnes). China alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $421K | 55% |
| Thailand | $98K | 13% |
| India | $59K | 7.6% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $29K | 3.8% |
| Ecuador | $24K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $19K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 2.2% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $7K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom persulfates imports (HS 2833.40): 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 2833.40: Peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of persulfates imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported persulfates worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply persulfates to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (27%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of persulfates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of persulfates to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2020 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export persulfates?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $767 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Thailand and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for persulfates?
The HS code for persulfates is subheading 2833.40. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2833 page.
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