Vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $32.4 million of vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.9 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 | $32.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $44.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $29.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 11.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) from
Germany alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.7M | 55% |
| France | $7.6M | 24% |
| Switzerland | $4.1M | 13% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| United States | $455K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $387K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $249K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $232K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $179K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $97K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) by the United Kingdom reached $4.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (41%), Canada (18%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.7M | 41% |
| Canada | $758K | 18% |
| Germany | $327K | 7.8% |
| China | $216K | 5.2% |
| United States | $190K | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $190K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $131K | 3.1% |
| India | $102K | 2.4% |
| Georgia | $94K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $85K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) imports (HS 3905.29): 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 3905.29: Vinyl acetate copolymers: (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 156 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by France (24%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $2.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $44.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vinyl acetate copolymer (solid)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Canada and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl acetate copolymer (solid)?
The HS code for vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) is subheading 3905.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 page.
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