Polypropylene copolymers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $390.9 million of polypropylene copolymers in 2024 (249.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $500.7 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 | $390.9M | 249.9K t |
| 2023 | $372.1M | 234.1K t |
| 2022 | $488.6M | 249.7K t |
| 2021 | $448.0M | 251.2K t |
| 2020 | $381.1M | 287.1K t |
| 2019 | $464.2M | 301.9K t |
| 2018 | $500.7M | 296.0K t |
| 2017 | $475.0M | 316.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polypropylene copolymers from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (26%), Belgium (23%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $103.4M | 26% |
| Belgium | $90.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $61.9M | 16% |
| France | $29.5M | 7.5% |
| Israel | $21.4M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $13.4M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $11.8M | 3% |
| United States | $7.2M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $6.9M | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $5.7M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene copolymers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of polypropylene copolymers by the United Kingdom reached $66.9 million in 2024 (34.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (23%), Belgium (22%), Czech Republic (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $15.4M | 23% |
| Belgium | $14.8M | 22% |
| Czech Republic | $8.1M | 12% |
| Israel | $4.7M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| United States | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $1.3M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polypropylene copolymers imports (HS 3902.30): 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 3902.30: Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene copolymers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polypropylene copolymers worth $390.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 249.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 169 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene copolymers to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($103.4 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene copolymers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene copolymers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $475.0 million in 2017 to $390.9 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $500.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $440.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polypropylene copolymers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $66.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Belgium and the Czech Republic. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $324.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene copolymers?
The HS code for polypropylene copolymers is subheading 3902.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3902 page.
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