Salicylic acid imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported salicylic acid worth $2.5 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 702 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 700 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 719 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 612 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 460 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 414 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 254 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports salicylic acid from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), France (30%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 49% |
| France | $753K | 30% |
| Germany | $202K | 8.1% |
| United States | $115K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $38K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 1.1% |
| India | $27K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $23K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 22% below the world average of $3.13, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom salicylic acid imports (HS 2918.21): 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 2918.21: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), salicylic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of salicylic acid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported salicylic acid worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply salicylic acid to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by France (30%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of salicylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $3.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of salicylic acid to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2022 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for salicylic acid?
The HS code for salicylic acid is subheading 2918.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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