Propylene oxide imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported propylene oxide worth $15.0 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.2 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 | $15.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 15.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports propylene oxide from
Netherlands alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $14.3M | 95% |
| Belgium | $573K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $135K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 30% above the world average of $1.42. 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.
Propylene oxide exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $203 thousand of propylene oxide in 2024 (115 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (44%), Belgium (39%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $89K | 44% |
| Belgium | $80K | 40% |
| Germany | $24K | 12% |
| Italy | $6K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.9% |
| India | $2K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom propylene oxide imports (HS 2910.20): 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 2910.20: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers: with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, methyloxirane (propylene oxide).
Common questions
What is the value of propylene oxide imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported propylene oxide worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 77 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply propylene oxide to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Belgium (4%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of propylene oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $1.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of propylene oxide to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export propylene oxide?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for propylene oxide?
The HS code for propylene oxide is subheading 2910.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2910 page.
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