Trimethylolpropane imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported trimethylolpropane worth $2.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.5 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 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports trimethylolpropane from
Most of the value came from Germany (47%), Sweden (36%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 47% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 36% |
| China | $357K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 3.5% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.70. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom trimethylolpropane imports (HS 2905.41): 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 2905.41: Alcohols: polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane).
Common questions
What is the value of trimethylolpropane imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported trimethylolpropane worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 98 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply trimethylolpropane to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Sweden (36%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of trimethylolpropane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trimethylolpropane to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for trimethylolpropane?
The HS code for trimethylolpropane is subheading 2905.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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