Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons by the United Kingdom reached $235.0 million in 2024 (591.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $423.9 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 | $235.0M | 591.6K t |
| 2023 | $283.6M | 659.0K t |
| 2022 | $423.9M | 754.9K t |
| 2021 | $273.3M | 655.7K t |
| 2020 | $241.4M | 763.3K t |
| 2019 | $262.4M | 738.8K t |
| 2018 | $358.5M | 917.3K t |
| 2017 | $207.8M | 583.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports saturated acyclic hydrocarbons from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $212.5M | 90% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 2.4% |
| China | $5.1M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $3.6M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| France | $749K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $397K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $189K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported saturated acyclic hydrocarbons worth $33.2 million (46.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (22%), Norway (21%), Sweden (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.2M | 22% |
| Norway | $6.8M | 21% |
| Sweden | $5.8M | 17% |
| France | $4.3M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 7.1% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $880K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $639K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $474K | 1.4% |
| United States | $378K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports (HS 2901.10): 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 2901.10: Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported saturated acyclic hydrocarbons worth $235.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 591.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 185 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated acyclic hydrocarbons to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($212.5 million), followed by Germany (2%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $207.8 million in 2017 to $235.0 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $423.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $285.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $33.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Norway and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $201.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons is subheading 2901.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
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