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United Kingdom Imports of Goods: Chemicals (World, current prices, SA)

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode UK.IMPORTS.M.SA.GRP-CHEMICALS

Latest (y/y)16.1%September 2026
Previous (y/y)4.6%August 2026
Level6,991.0 GBP millionSeptember 2026

United Kingdom Imports of Goods: Chemicals (World, current prices, SA) was up 16.1% year on year in September 2026, compared with 4.6% in August 2026.

The level stood at 6,991.0 GBP million.

That is the highest reading since November 2022.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −29.4% (Mar 2020) to 44.4% (Apr 2022), averaging 4.0%.

United Kingdom Imports of Goods: Chemicals (World, current prices, SA), annual % change, Jan 1998 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom Imports of Goods: Chemicals (World, current prices, SA), annual % change, Jan 1998 – Sep 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
United Kingdom Imports of Goods: Chemicals (World, current prices, SA), level (GBP million)02,0004,0006,0008,000200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom Imports of Goods: Chemicals (World, current prices, SA), level (GBP million).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 20266,991.0 GBP million16.1
August 20266,252.0 GBP million4.6
July 20266,066.0 GBP million1.8
June 20265,980.0 GBP million2.4
May 20266,052.0 GBP million−1.2
April 20265,875.0 GBP million0.5
March 20265,622.0 GBP million−3.7
February 20266,125.0 GBP million9.2
January 20265,565.0 GBP million2.8
December 20255,678.0 GBP million0.8
November 20255,864.0 GBP million1.6
October 20255,480.0 GBP million−5.0
September 20256,019.0 GBP million5.4
August 20255,979.0 GBP million8.5
July 20255,960.0 GBP million2.7
June 20255,837.0 GBP million−2.7
May 20256,126.0 GBP million9.8
April 20255,844.0 GBP million−3.7
March 20255,841.0 GBP million−1.4
February 20255,610.0 GBP million4.2
January 20255,416.0 GBP million−4.1
December 20245,633.0 GBP million−1.9
November 20245,772.0 GBP million1.9
October 20245,767.0 GBP million−1.0

Last 24 observations. The full history (357 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1997
Observations357
FrequencyMonthly
UnitsGBP million
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high44.4% (Apr 2022)
10-year low−29.4% (Mar 2020)
10-year average4.0%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.IMPORTS.M.SA.GRP-CHEMICALS

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FAQ

What is the current imports of Goods: Chemicals (World, current prices, SA) in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is 16.1% year on year for September 2026, published by UK Office for National Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from UK Office for National Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code UK.IMPORTS.M.SA.GRP-CHEMICALS.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: UK Office for National Statistics. Original title: “UK Imports of Goods: Chemicals (World, current prices, SA)”.