Pure benzene exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pure benzene by the United Kingdom reached $240.1 million in 2024 (264.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $369.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240.1M | 264.4K t |
| 2023 | $216.0M | 245.8K t |
| 2022 | $240.8M | 258.1K t |
| 2021 | $191.4M | 158.2K t |
| 2020 | $115.1M | 301.4K t |
| 2019 | $287.1M | 330.3K t |
| 2018 | $334.5M | 360.1K t |
| 2017 | $369.3M | 432.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports pure benzene to
Netherlands alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $153.0M | 64% |
| France | $52.3M | 22% |
| Portugal | $26.2M | 11% |
| Belgium | $8.6M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $7K | 0% |
| Germany | $7K | 0% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0% |
| Guyana | $3K | 0% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $3K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure benzene imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $153.4 million of pure benzene in 2024 (143.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (39%), Germany (23%), Belgium (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $60.5M | 40% |
| Germany | $34.9M | 23% |
| Belgium | $24.3M | 16% |
| Israel | $17.4M | 11% |
| United States | $10.7M | 7% |
| Turkey | $5.6M | 3.6% |
| China | $15K | 0% |
| India | $8K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pure benzene exports (HS 2902.20): 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 2902.20: Cyclic hydrocarbons: benzene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure benzene exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported pure benzene worth $240.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 65 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure benzene from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($153.0 million), followed by France (22%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure benzene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pure benzene from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $369.3 million in 2017 to $240.1 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $369.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $249.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import pure benzene?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $153.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $86.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure benzene?
The HS code for pure benzene is subheading 2902.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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