Styrene imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $33.3 million of styrene in 2024 (22.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $64.1 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 | $33.3M | 22.9K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 34.3K t |
| 2022 | $51.9M | 28.9K t |
| 2021 | $64.1M | 48.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.3M | 34.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.9M | 35.0K t |
| 2018 | $54.4M | 40.6K t |
| 2017 | $59.0M | 48.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports styrene from
Netherlands alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $26.7M | 80% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 6% |
| France | $1.9M | 5.8% |
| United States | $1.7M | 5.1% |
| China | $648K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $273K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $87K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $15K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $6K | 0% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom styrene imports (HS 2902.50): 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 2902.50: Cyclic hydrocarbons: styrene.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported styrene worth $33.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by Belgium (6%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of styrene to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.0 million in 2017 to $33.3 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $64.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene?
The HS code for styrene is subheading 2902.50. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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