🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of polypropylene: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported polypropylene worth $798.4 million (491.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $1.13 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of polypropylene by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $798.4M | 491.4K t |
| 2023 | $776.6M | 481.9K t |
| 2022 | $952.5M | 487.3K t |
| 2021 | $930.9M | 504.7K t |
| 2020 | $781.1M | 565.1K t |
| 2019 | $989.1M | 636.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.13B | 664.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.04B | 679.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polypropylene from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (18%), Netherlands (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $143.7M | 18% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $142.4M | 18% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $124.9M | 16% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $65.1M | 8.2% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $52.8M | 6.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $46.9M | 5.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $32.9M | 4.1% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $27.9M | 3.5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $20.0M | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $17.9M | 2.2% |
Types of polypropylene under HS 3902
| 3902.30 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms | 49% |
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 40% |
| 3902.90 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3902, in primary forms | 7.7% |
| 3902.20 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polyisobutylene in primary forms | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price of polypropylene
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports polypropylene
The United Kingdom exported $313.9 million of polypropylene in 2024 (185.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (19%), France (16%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $60.4M | 19% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $49.8M | 16% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $34.3M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $33.5M | 11% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $13.5M | 4.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $12.6M | 4% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $12.2M | 3.9% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $9.0M | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $8.6M | 2.7% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $6.8M | 2.2% |
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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Polypropylene trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polypropylene worth $798.4 million in 2024 (491.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import polypropylene from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Belgium (18%), Netherlands (18%), Germany (16%).
What is the average import price of polypropylene in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.36 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export polypropylene?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported polypropylene worth $313.9 million in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
Polypropylene falls under HS heading 3902 (Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading polypropylene with the United Kingdom?
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