Polyacetal resin imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyacetal resin by the United Kingdom reached $26.0 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.5 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 | $26.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $22.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 9.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polyacetal resin from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.8M | 53% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 19% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $889K | 3.4% |
| United States | $827K | 3.2% |
| China | $797K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $309K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $158K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $145K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 41% above the world average of $2.23. 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.
Polyacetal resin exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of polyacetal resin by the United Kingdom reached $8.0 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (35%), Canada (12%), Malaysia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 35% |
| Canada | $922K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $794K | 9.9% |
| India | $605K | 7.6% |
| Ireland | $385K | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $323K | 4% |
| Slovakia | $263K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $202K | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $196K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $151K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polyacetal resin imports (HS 3907.10): 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 3907.10: Polyacetals: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyacetal resin imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polyacetal resin worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyacetal resin to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyacetal resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyacetal resin to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $35.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polyacetal resin?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Malaysia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyacetal resin?
The HS code for polyacetal resin is subheading 3907.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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