Pyridine imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $32.3 million of pyridine in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 124 countries for imports of this product. That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $71.6 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 | $32.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $71.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $54.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $50.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $67.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $51.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $49.8M | 12.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pyridine from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $30.8M | 95% |
| Japan | $969K | 3% |
| China | $238K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $128K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $82K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $32K | 0.1% |
| United States | $18K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.1% |
| France | $11K | 0% |
| Ireland | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.08 per kg, 31% below the world average of $4.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pyridine exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of pyridine by the United Kingdom reached $813 thousand in 2024 (15 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (44%), United States (27%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $358K | 44% |
| United States | $222K | 27% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 8% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $22K | 2.7% |
| Israel | $18K | 2.2% |
| France | $16K | 2% |
| Norway | $11K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $11K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $9K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pyridine imports (HS 2933.31): 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 2933.31: Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, pyridine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of pyridine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pyridine worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 124 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply pyridine to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($30.8 million), followed by Japan (3%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of pyridine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.08 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $4.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pyridine to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.8 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $71.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pyridine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $813 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $31.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pyridine?
The HS code for pyridine is subheading 2933.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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