Quaternary ammonium compounds imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported quaternary ammonium compounds worth $42.3 million (15.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $53.2 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 | $42.3M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $38.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $51.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $40.7M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $41.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $46.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $53.2M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $43.1M | 21.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports quaternary ammonium compounds from
The largest suppliers were France (36%), Italy (32%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $15.3M | 36% |
| Italy | $13.3M | 32% |
| China | $4.6M | 11% |
| United States | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $871K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $784K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $644K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, close to the world average of $2.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Quaternary ammonium compounds exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of quaternary ammonium compounds by the United Kingdom reached $20.4 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. United States alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.0M | 69% |
| Germany | $999K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $879K | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $616K | 3% |
| Sweden | $568K | 2.8% |
| France | $565K | 2.8% |
| Norway | $513K | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $406K | 2% |
| Spain | $202K | 1% |
| Poland | $101K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom quaternary ammonium compounds imports (HS 2923.90): 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 2923.90: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium compounds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported quaternary ammonium compounds worth $42.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 178 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium compounds to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Italy (32%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of quaternary ammonium compounds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.1 million in 2017 to $42.3 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $53.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export quaternary ammonium compounds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $20.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds is subheading 2923.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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