Pure toluene imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.1 million of pure toluene in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.4 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 | $6.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 11.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pure toluene from
Spain alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.4M | 57% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 1.5% |
| France | $50K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $31K | 0.5% |
| United States | $19K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| Israel | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure toluene exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.0 million of pure toluene in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.1M | 82% |
| Belgium | $167K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $126K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $115K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $80K | 1.6% |
| India | $63K | 1.3% |
| France | $34K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $34K | 0.7% |
| Iraq | $33K | 0.7% |
| El Salvador | $32K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pure toluene imports (HS 2902.30): 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 2902.30: Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure toluene imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pure toluene worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure toluene to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (40%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure toluene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure toluene to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pure toluene?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Belgium and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure toluene?
The HS code for pure toluene is subheading 2902.30. 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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