Salicylic acid derivatives (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of salicylic acid derivatives (other) by the United Kingdom reached $29.8 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $29.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports salicylic acid derivatives (other) from
India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.5M | 52% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $3.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 7.4% |
| China | $2.2M | 7.4% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $954K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $715K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $245K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $204K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.23 per kg, 153% above the world average of $4.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salicylic acid derivatives (other) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of salicylic acid derivatives (other) by the United Kingdom reached $2.3 million in 2024 (120 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (22%), Spain (17%), Singapore (16%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $524K | 22% |
| Spain | $398K | 17% |
| Singapore | $380K | 16% |
| Indonesia | $252K | 11% |
| Germany | $167K | 7.1% |
| China | $115K | 4.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $115K | 4.9% |
| Poland | $74K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $65K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $40K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom salicylic acid derivatives (other) imports (HS 2918.29): 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 2918.29: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2.
Common questions
What is the value of salicylic acid derivatives (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported salicylic acid derivatives (other) worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 169 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply salicylic acid derivatives (other) to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and Switzerland (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of salicylic acid derivatives (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.23 per kg in 2024, 153% above the world average of $4.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of salicylic acid derivatives (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2022 at $30.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export salicylic acid derivatives (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Spain and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for salicylic acid derivatives (other)?
The HS code for salicylic acid derivatives (other) is subheading 2918.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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