Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $249.0 million (118.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $249.0M | 118.4K t |
| 2023 | $263.1M | 114.5K t |
| 2022 | $305.6M | 116.5K t |
| 2021 | $256.0M | 109.6K t |
| 2020 | $138.1M | 91.4K t |
| 2019 | $149.5M | 97.5K t |
| 2018 | $220.4M | 105.5K t |
| 2017 | $208.2M | 100.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), Belgium (26%), China (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $73.0M | 29% |
| Belgium | $64.2M | 26% |
| China | $46.4M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $34.8M | 14% |
| Hungary | $17.7M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate by the United Kingdom reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (45%), Turkey (11%), Japan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.1M | 45% |
| Turkey | $742K | 11% |
| Japan | $557K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $433K | 6.3% |
| Canada | $408K | 5.9% |
| United States | $313K | 4.5% |
| Colombia | $273K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $178K | 2.6% |
| China | $143K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $141K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports (HS 3909.31): 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 3909.31: Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI).
Common questions
What is the value of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $249.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 118.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($73.0 million), followed by Belgium (26%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 527% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $208.2 million in 2017 to $249.0 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $305.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $223.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Turkey and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $242.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
The HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate is subheading 3909.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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