Alabaster imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported alabaster worth $6.9 million (22.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 136 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.4 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 | $6.9M | 22.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 29.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 33.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 57.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 52.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 27.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 27.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 29.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports alabaster from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 83% |
| Egypt | $314K | 4.6% |
| France | $204K | 3% |
| Portugal | $199K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $181K | 2.6% |
| China | $75K | 1.1% |
| United States | $53K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $27K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $27K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, 138% above the world average of $0.13. 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.
Alabaster exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of alabaster by the United Kingdom reached $664 thousand in 2024 (179 tonnes). Italy alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $492K | 74% |
| United Arab Emirates | $137K | 21% |
| Ireland | $13K | 1.9% |
| China | $12K | 1.9% |
| United States | $5K | 0.8% |
| France | $2K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom alabaster imports (HS 2515.20): 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 2515.20: Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone: alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alabaster imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported alabaster worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 136 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply alabaster to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Egypt (5%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of alabaster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 138% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alabaster to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export alabaster?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $664 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alabaster?
The HS code for alabaster is subheading 2515.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2515 page.
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