🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of saturated carboxylic acid: 2024 trade data
Exports of saturated carboxylic acid by the United Kingdom reached $514.5 million in 2024 (378.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 139 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $695.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of saturated carboxylic acid by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $514.5M | 378.8K t |
| 2023 | $518.0M | 383.7K t |
| 2022 | $602.5M | 401.4K t |
| 2021 | $535.5M | 423.3K t |
| 2020 | $531.6M | 684.1K t |
| 2019 | $619.9M | 622.8K t |
| 2018 | $695.2M | 681.5K t |
| 2017 | $568.5M | 659.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports saturated carboxylic acid to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (29%), Germany (17%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $148.7M | 29% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $87.6M | 17% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $56.4M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $20.2M | 3.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $19.9M | 3.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $18.7M | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $18.2M | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $16.6M | 3.2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $16.2M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $10.0M | 2% |
Types of saturated carboxylic acid under HS 2915
| 2915.31 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetate | 32% |
| 2915.90 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated… | 17% |
| 2915.21 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid | 17% |
| 2915.39 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3 | 13% |
| 2915.24 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic anhydride | 8.3% |
| 2915.29 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2915.2 | 4.3% |
| 2915.60 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters | 2.3% |
| 2915.70 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average export price of saturated carboxylic acid
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also imports saturated carboxylic acid
Imports of saturated carboxylic acid by the United Kingdom reached $334.9 million in 2024 (167.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were United States (24%), Germany (15%), Netherlands (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $81.5M | 24% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $48.7M | 15% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $43.1M | 13% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $30.4M | 9.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $27.6M | 8.3% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $25.0M | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $12.8M | 3.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $10.1M | 3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10.0M | 3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $9.8M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Saturated carboxylic acid trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $334.9 million in 2024 (167.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import saturated carboxylic acid from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (24%), Germany (15%), Netherlands (13%).
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.18 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export saturated carboxylic acid?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported saturated carboxylic acid worth $514.5 million in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Germany, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
Saturated carboxylic acid falls under HS heading 2915 (Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenate). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading saturated carboxylic acid with the United Kingdom?
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