Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.9 million of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.2 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 | $6.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $27.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 6.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), Netherlands (20%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 32% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 20% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 15% |
| Spain | $742K | 11% |
| Ireland | $672K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $294K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $244K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $73K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $68K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $67K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $531 thousand of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer in 2024 (251 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (19%), Belgium (14%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $99K | 19% |
| Belgium | $75K | 14% |
| France | $53K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $48K | 9% |
| Malaysia | $46K | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 8.5% |
| Czech Republic | $40K | 7.4% |
| Estonia | $32K | 6.1% |
| United States | $30K | 5.6% |
| Slovakia | $21K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer imports (HS 3903.20): 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 3903.20: Styrene polymers: styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 890% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $27.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $531 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Belgium and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer?
The HS code for styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer is subheading 3903.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
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