Tetrachloroethylene imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.7 million of tetrachloroethylene in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 167 countries for imports of this product. That is 69% more than in 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 | $3.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 4.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tetrachloroethylene from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+511% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.9M | 53% |
| Germany | $613K | 17% |
| United States | $585K | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $418K | 11% |
| Italy | $49K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $39K | 1.1% |
| China | $32K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tetrachloroethylene exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of tetrachloroethylene by the United Kingdom reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 60 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (32%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Denmark (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+853% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $535K | 15% |
| Denmark | $324K | 9.2% |
| Pakistan | $244K | 6.9% |
| Algeria | $175K | 5% |
| India | $165K | 4.7% |
| Israel | $114K | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $104K | 3% |
| Peru | $95K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $85K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tetrachloroethylene imports (HS 2903.23): 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 2903.23: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene).
Common questions
What is the value of tetrachloroethylene imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tetrachloroethylene worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 167 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply tetrachloroethylene to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (17%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average import price of tetrachloroethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tetrachloroethylene to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export tetrachloroethylene?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Denmark. That compares with imports of $3.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tetrachloroethylene?
The HS code for tetrachloroethylene is subheading 2903.23. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
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