Sodium tripolyphosphate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported sodium tripolyphosphate worth $10.7 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.3 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 | $10.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 8.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sodium tripolyphosphate from
Belgium alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.7M | 63% |
| China | $1.7M | 16% |
| United States | $746K | 7% |
| Tunisia | $693K | 6.5% |
| Thailand | $386K | 3.6% |
| Slovenia | $213K | 2% |
| Germany | $109K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $45K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.35. 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.
Sodium tripolyphosphate exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $294 thousand of sodium tripolyphosphate in 2024 (151 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (32%), Australia (22%), Sri Lanka (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $93K | 32% |
| Australia | $65K | 22% |
| Sri Lanka | $33K | 11% |
| Ireland | $29K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $14K | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $11K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $8K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $7K | 2.3% |
| France | $7K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sodium tripolyphosphate imports (HS 2835.31): 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 2835.31: Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium tripolyphosphate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sodium tripolyphosphate worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 166 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium tripolyphosphate to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (15%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium tripolyphosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium tripolyphosphate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sodium tripolyphosphate?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $294 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Australia and Sri Lanka. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate?
The HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate is subheading 2835.31. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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