Sulfonic acids and derivatives imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported sulfonic acids and derivatives worth $17.1 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 6.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sulfonic acids and derivatives from
The largest suppliers were United States (40%), Germany (16%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.8M | 40% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 16% |
| France | $1.6M | 9.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $920K | 5.4% |
| China | $280K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $266K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfonic acids and derivatives exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported sulfonic acids and derivatives worth $14.0 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Spain (21%), United States (14%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+687% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.0M | 21% |
| United States | $2.0M | 14% |
| France | $1.4M | 9.8% |
| Poland | $885K | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $788K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $768K | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $647K | 4.6% |
| China | $383K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $352K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $342K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sulfonic acids and derivatives imports (HS 2904.10): 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 2904.10: Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonic acids and derivatives imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sulfonic acids and derivatives worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 161 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfonic acids and derivatives to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Germany (16%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfonic acids and derivatives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfonic acids and derivatives to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sulfonic acids and derivatives?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives?
The HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives is subheading 2904.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 page.
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