Sucralose imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported sucralose worth $21.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 165 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $52.7 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 | $21.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 980 t |
| 2022 | $52.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 976 t |
| 2020 | $29.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.1M | 792 t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 509 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 305 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sucralose from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.3M | 77% |
| United States | $3.2M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $907K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $506K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $165K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $158K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $39K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $14K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.14 per kg, close to the world average of $19.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sucralose exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $757 thousand of sucralose in 2024 (31 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (42%), Poland (16%), Brazil (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $322K | 43% |
| Poland | $123K | 16% |
| Brazil | $94K | 13% |
| Ireland | $67K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $32K | 4.2% |
| Argentina | $28K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $22K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 1.9% |
| Ecuador | $9K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $9K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sucralose imports (HS 2932.14): 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 2932.14: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, sucralose.
Common questions
What is the value of sucralose imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sucralose worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 165 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sucralose to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by the United States (15%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sucralose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.14 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $19.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sucralose to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2022 at $52.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sucralose?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $757 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Poland and Brazil. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sucralose?
The HS code for sucralose is subheading 2932.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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