Vitamin E (unmixed) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vitamin e (unmixed) worth $45.9 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $45.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $42.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $44.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $44.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $43.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $26.7M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vitamin e (unmixed) from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Switzerland (22%), Netherlands (21%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 27% |
| Switzerland | $10.2M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $9.6M | 21% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 15% |
| Denmark | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| United States | $669K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $657K | 1.4% |
| Norway | $630K | 1.4% |
| India | $177K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.31 per kg, close to the world average of $11.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vitamin E (unmixed) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of vitamin e (unmixed) by the United Kingdom reached $8.9 million in 2024 (507 tonnes). Canada alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.7M | 64% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 14% |
| Ireland | $460K | 5.2% |
| China | $274K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $177K | 2% |
| Brazil | $164K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $141K | 1.6% |
| Nigeria | $139K | 1.6% |
| Qatar | $104K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vitamin e (unmixed) imports (HS 2936.28): 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 2936.28: Vitamins: vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin e (unmixed) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vitamin e (unmixed) worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin e (unmixed) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Switzerland (22%) and the Netherlands (21%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin e (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.31 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $11.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vitamin e (unmixed) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.7 million in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vitamin e (unmixed)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin e (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin e (unmixed) is subheading 2936.28. 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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