🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of phosphoric acid: 2024 trade data
Imports of phosphoric acid by the United Kingdom reached $84.2 million in 2024 (52.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of phosphoric acid by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84.2M | 52.9K t |
| 2023 | $70.7M | 55.1K t |
| 2022 | $83.5M | 61.9K t |
| 2021 | $70.0M | 73.5K t |
| 2020 | $67.5M | 80.3K t |
| 2019 | $65.8M | 79.9K t |
| 2018 | $69.0M | 82.0K t |
| 2017 | $55.7M | 81.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports phosphoric acid from
Israel alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $51.5M | 61% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $18.1M | 22% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.9M | 11% |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | $1.7M | 2% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $989K | 1.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $697K | 0.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $639K | 0.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $554K | 0.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $281K | 0.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $259K | 0.3% |
Types of phosphoric acid under HS 2809
| 2809.20 | Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids | 97% |
| 2809.10 | Diphosphorus pentoxide | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2809.
Average import price of phosphoric acid
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 69% above the world average of $0.94. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports phosphoric acid
Exports of phosphoric acid by the United Kingdom reached $19.6 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $15.2M | 78% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $642K | 3.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $503K | 2.6% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $469K | 2.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $445K | 2.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $430K | 2.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $359K | 1.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $255K | 1.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $196K | 1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $169K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2809: Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined.
Phosphoric acid trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of phosphoric acid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported phosphoric acid worth $84.2 million in 2024 (52.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import phosphoric acid from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Israel (61%), Belgium (22%), China (11%).
What is the average import price of phosphoric acid in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.94 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export phosphoric acid?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported phosphoric acid worth $19.6 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France, Germany.
What is the HS code for phosphoric acid?
Phosphoric acid falls under HS heading 2809 (Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading phosphoric acid with the United Kingdom?
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