Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) by the United Kingdom reached $222.2 million in 2024 (172.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $324.4 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 | $222.2M | 172.2K t |
| 2023 | $240.1M | 167.9K t |
| 2022 | $324.4M | 177.1K t |
| 2021 | $159.1M | 122.0K t |
| 2020 | $137.9M | 129.3K t |
| 2019 | $172.9M | 146.2K t |
| 2018 | $137.7M | 103.9K t |
| 2017 | $134.1M | 113.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from
The largest suppliers were Lithuania (20%), Netherlands (18%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $19.8 million (16.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (24%), France (23%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.8M | 25% |
| France | $4.6M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 12% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 8.4% |
| Israel | $1.4M | 7% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 6% |
| China | $1.0M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $736K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $350K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $309K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports (HS 3907.61): 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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $222.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 173 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to the United Kingdom?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($45.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $134.1 million in 2017 to $222.2 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $324.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $191.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $19.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $202.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. 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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