Retail adhesive imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $113.3 million of retail adhesive in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $113.3M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $109.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $94.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $91.4M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $74.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $91.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $85.2M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $67.1M | 12.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports retail adhesive from
Most of the value came from Germany (23%), United States (20%), China (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $25.5M | 23% |
| United States | $22.2M | 20% |
| China | $14.4M | 13% |
| Belgium | $10.3M | 9.1% |
| Ireland | $10.3M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $6.4M | 5.6% |
| France | $5.5M | 4.9% |
| Bulgaria | $3.5M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.65 per kg, close to the world average of $6.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail adhesive exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of retail adhesive by the United Kingdom reached $80.1 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (11%), Netherlands (10%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.4M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 9.5% |
| Ireland | $7.0M | 8.7% |
| France | $6.2M | 7.8% |
| Poland | $5.4M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.7M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported retail adhesive worth $113.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 223 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by the United States (20%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retail adhesive to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.1 million in 2017 to $113.3 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $90.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export retail adhesive?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $80.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $33.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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