Terpenic oil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of terpenic oil by the United Kingdom reached $4.7 million in 2024 (915 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 159 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.8 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 | $4.7M | 915 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 654 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 881 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports terpenic oil from
The largest suppliers were India (50%), United States (33%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 50% |
| United States | $1.6M | 34% |
| China | $299K | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $192K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $119K | 2.6% |
| France | $72K | 1.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $55K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $40K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, 40% above the world average of $3.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Terpenic oil exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported terpenic oil worth $400 thousand (47 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (28%), Netherlands (26%), South Korea (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $111K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 26% |
| South Korea | $65K | 16% |
| Ireland | $26K | 6.4% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $21K | 5.3% |
| New Zealand | $20K | 4.9% |
| Saint Lucia | $11K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $11K | 2.7% |
| France | $6K | 1.6% |
| Romania | $5K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom terpenic oil imports (HS 3805.90): 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 3805.90: Terpenic oils: produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene, n.e.c. in heading no. 3805.
Common questions
What is the value of terpenic oil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported terpenic oil worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 915 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 159 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply terpenic oil to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (33%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of terpenic oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $3.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of terpenic oil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export terpenic oil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $400 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and South Korea. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for terpenic oil?
The HS code for terpenic oil is subheading 3805.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3805 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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