Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) by the United Kingdom reached $2.4 million in 2024 (847 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.4 million.
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 | $2.4M | 847 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 978 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 929 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 979 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 847 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), France (13%), Indonesia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $427K | 18% |
| France | $309K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $248K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $225K | 9.5% |
| Poland | $112K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $103K | 4.4% |
| China | $99K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $91K | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $89K | 3.8% |
| India | $76K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, 167% above the world average of $1.05. 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.
Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $1.7 million of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (25%), United States (19%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+849% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $430K | 25% |
| United States | $320K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $252K | 15% |
| China | $241K | 14% |
| Belgium | $141K | 8.3% |
| France | $81K | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $54K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $49K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $23K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) exports (HS 2839.90): 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 2839.90: Silicates: commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 847 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($427 thousand), followed by France (13%) and Indonesia (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average export price of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 167% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import alkali metal silicates (non-sodium)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $660 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium)?
The HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) is subheading 2839.90. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2839 page.
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