Vinyl chloride imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vinyl chloride by the United Kingdom reached $110.0 million in 2024 (151.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 77 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $221.8 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 | $110.0M | 151.1K t |
| 2023 | $99.1M | 141.4K t |
| 2022 | $123.4M | 154.1K t |
| 2021 | $221.8M | 266.8K t |
| 2020 | $129.0M | 252.6K t |
| 2019 | $146.8M | 254.4K t |
| 2018 | $190.4M | 294.8K t |
| 2017 | $213.8M | 310.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vinyl chloride from
Norway alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $110.0M | 100% |
| Germany | $12K | 0% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
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 vinyl chloride imports (HS 2903.21): 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 2903.21: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: vinyl chloride (chloroethylene).
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl chloride imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vinyl chloride worth $110.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 77 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl chloride to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($110.0 million), followed by Germany (0%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vinyl chloride to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $213.8 million in 2017 to $110.0 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2021 at $221.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl chloride?
The HS code for vinyl chloride is subheading 2903.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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