Stearic acid imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $19.3 million of stearic acid in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.5 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 | $19.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $31.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 16.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stearic acid from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (46%), Netherlands (14%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $8.9M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 14% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $905K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $673K | 3.5% |
| Argentina | $593K | 3.1% |
| France | $69K | 0.4% |
| United States | $60K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 45% above the world average of $1.12. 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.
Stearic acid exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of stearic acid by the United Kingdom reached $2.0 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (38%), Sri Lanka (11%), Israel (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $741K | 38% |
| Sri Lanka | $222K | 11% |
| Israel | $212K | 11% |
| Russia | $140K | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $101K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $52K | 2.7% |
| United States | $48K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $36K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stearic acid imports (HS 3823.11): 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 3823.11: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of stearic acid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stearic acid worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply stearic acid to the United Kingdom?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of stearic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stearic acid to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stearic acid?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Sri Lanka and Israel. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for stearic acid?
The HS code for stearic acid is subheading 3823.11. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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