Synthetic organic products (other) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of synthetic organic products (other) by the United Kingdom reached $9.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 925 t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 3.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports synthetic organic products (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (13%), France (12%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 13% |
| France | $1.1M | 12% |
| United States | $1.1M | 11% |
| Sweden | $943K | 10% |
| Belgium | $668K | 7.1% |
| China | $604K | 6.4% |
| Ireland | $402K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $341K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $331K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $307K | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.75 per kg, 59% below the world average of $21.55, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic organic products (other) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $5.5 million of synthetic organic products (other) in 2024 (260 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were India (23%), United States (20%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 23% |
| United States | $1.1M | 20% |
| Germany | $824K | 15% |
| China | $654K | 12% |
| Finland | $365K | 6.6% |
| France | $358K | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $207K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $170K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $162K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $65K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic organic products (other) exports (HS 3204.90): 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 3204.90: Dyes: synthetic organic products n.e.c. in heading no. 3204 (e.g. of a kind used as luminophores), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic organic products (other) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported synthetic organic products (other) worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 125 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy synthetic organic products (other) from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by France (12%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average export price of synthetic organic products (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.75 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $21.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of synthetic organic products (other) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import synthetic organic products (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic organic products (other)?
The HS code for synthetic organic products (other) is subheading 3204.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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