Terpene alcohols imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of terpene alcohols by the United Kingdom reached $12.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.6 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 | $12.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports terpene alcohols from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), India (25%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 31% |
| India | $3.1M | 25% |
| China | $1.9M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 8.2% |
| United States | $395K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $383K | 3% |
| France | $243K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $176K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $128K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.13 per kg, close to the world average of $8.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Terpene alcohols exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of terpene alcohols by the United Kingdom reached $2.6 million in 2024 (59 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (19%), Switzerland (12%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $492K | 19% |
| Switzerland | $305K | 12% |
| France | $237K | 9.2% |
| Ireland | $214K | 8.3% |
| United States | $200K | 7.8% |
| Spain | $160K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $130K | 5% |
| Japan | $118K | 4.6% |
| Hungary | $95K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $80K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom terpene alcohols imports (HS 2905.22): 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 2905.22: Alcohols: unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of terpene alcohols imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported terpene alcohols worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 110 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply terpene alcohols to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (25%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of terpene alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.13 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $8.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of terpene alcohols to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export terpene alcohols?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Switzerland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for terpene alcohols?
The HS code for terpene alcohols is subheading 2905.22. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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