Aluminum oxide (corundum) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $18.3 million of aluminum oxide (corundum) in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $31.4 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 | $18.3M | 20.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.6M | 23.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 29.4K t |
| 2018 | $31.4M | 34.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.0M | 32.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminum oxide (corundum) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.4M | 74% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $716K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $679K | 3.7% |
| Hungary | $579K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $556K | 3% |
| France | $441K | 2.4% |
| United States | $426K | 2.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $133K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminum oxide (corundum) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of aluminum oxide (corundum) by the United Kingdom reached $12.6 million in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (18%), Japan (10%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+804% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 18% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 10% |
| France | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $894K | 7.1% |
| Ireland | $868K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $686K | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $427K | 3.4% |
| India | $403K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $354K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aluminum oxide (corundum) imports (HS 2818.10): 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 2818.10: Aluminium oxide: artificial corundum.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum oxide (corundum) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminum oxide (corundum) worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 149 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum oxide (corundum) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum oxide (corundum) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum oxide (corundum) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.0 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $31.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aluminum oxide (corundum)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Japan and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum)?
The HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum) is subheading 2818.10. 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 2818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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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