Aluminous minerals imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported aluminous minerals worth $3.4 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.5 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 | $3.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 12.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminous minerals from
France alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.5M | 73% |
| United States | $430K | 13% |
| South Africa | $193K | 5.6% |
| Peru | $148K | 4.3% |
| Ukraine | $85K | 2.5% |
| China | $54K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $29K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminous minerals exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of aluminous minerals by the United Kingdom reached $696 thousand in 2024 (937 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. France alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $528K | 76% |
| United States | $83K | 12% |
| Canada | $41K | 5.8% |
| Romania | $13K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $9K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aluminous minerals imports (HS 2508.50): 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 2508.50: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminous minerals imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminous minerals worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 92 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminous minerals to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (13%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminous minerals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminous minerals to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aluminous minerals?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $696 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminous minerals?
The HS code for aluminous minerals is subheading 2508.50. 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 2508 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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