Piperidine exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of piperidine by the United Kingdom reached $4.3 million in 2024 (823 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 34 countries. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 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 | $4.3M | 823 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 848 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 756 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 603 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 625 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports piperidine to
One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 67% |
| United States | $455K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $321K | 7.4% |
| Israel | $198K | 4.6% |
| India | $105K | 2.4% |
| France | $84K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $72K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $47K | 1.1% |
| China | $41K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, 64% below the world average of $14.68, 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.
Piperidine imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported piperidine worth $338 thousand (2 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $223K | 66% |
| India | $52K | 15% |
| Belgium | $50K | 15% |
| Germany | $11K | 3.3% |
| United States | $1K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom piperidine exports (HS 2933.32): 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 2933.32: Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, piperidine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of piperidine exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported piperidine worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 823 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 34 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy piperidine from the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United States (11%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average export price of piperidine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $14.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of piperidine from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import piperidine?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $338 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for piperidine?
The HS code for piperidine is subheading 2933.32. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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