Vitamin C (unmixed) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported vitamin c (unmixed) worth $183.4 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 111 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $197.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $170.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $147.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $114.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $125.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $167.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $128.1M | 12.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports vitamin c (unmixed) to
Most of it went to Netherlands (24%), South Korea (22%), United States (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $43.4M | 24% |
| South Korea | $40.6M | 22% |
| United States | $39.0M | 21% |
| France | $12.8M | 7% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $4.5M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $4.3M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| Argentina | $2.4M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.83 per kg, 215% above the world average of $4.71. 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.
Vitamin C (unmixed) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vitamin c (unmixed) worth $25.5 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.7M | 62% |
| Portugal | $3.3M | 13% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 7.1% |
| United States | $995K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $367K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $218K | 0.9% |
| India | $144K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $131K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $109K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vitamin c (unmixed) exports (HS 2936.27): 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 2936.27: Vitamins: vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin c (unmixed) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported vitamin c (unmixed) worth $183.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 111 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy vitamin c (unmixed) from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($43.4 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and the United States (21%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average export price of vitamin c (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.83 per kg in 2024, 215% above the world average of $4.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of vitamin c (unmixed) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $128.1 million in 2017 to $183.4 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $197.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import vitamin c (unmixed)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $25.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Portugal and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $157.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin c (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin c (unmixed) is subheading 2936.27. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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