Activated mineral imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported activated mineral worth $14.6 million (32.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.3 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 | $14.6M | 32.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 49.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 44.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 33.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.3M | 109.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 28.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports activated mineral from
The largest suppliers were Germany (22%), Indonesia (14%), Greece (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.2M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 14% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 13% |
| France | $1.6M | 11% |
| United States | $1.4M | 10% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $957K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $768K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $342K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $293K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.36. 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.
Activated mineral exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported activated mineral worth $10.5 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to China (23%), Spain (15%), South Korea (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 23% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 15% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 11% |
| Slovakia | $641K | 6.1% |
| Thailand | $638K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $580K | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $456K | 4.3% |
| France | $397K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $389K | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $324K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom activated mineral imports (HS 3802.90): 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 3802.90: Chemical products: activated natural mineral products, animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated mineral imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported activated mineral worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated mineral to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and Greece (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated mineral per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of activated mineral to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $28.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export activated mineral?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Spain and South Korea. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated mineral?
The HS code for activated mineral is subheading 3802.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3802 page.
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