Ammonium chloride imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.0 million of ammonium chloride in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 168 countries for imports of this product. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $7.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 6.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ammonium chloride from
Germany alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cyprus grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.1M | 73% |
| Greece | $511K | 7.3% |
| Cyprus | $454K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $224K | 3.2% |
| Israel | $189K | 2.7% |
| China | $185K | 2.6% |
| United States | $129K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $68K | 1% |
| India | $41K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $29K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 906% above the world average of $0.17. 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.
Ammonium chloride exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of ammonium chloride by the United Kingdom reached $552 thousand in 2024 (158 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (34%), Poland (14%), Indonesia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $187K | 34% |
| Poland | $76K | 14% |
| Indonesia | $76K | 14% |
| Germany | $63K | 11% |
| China | $54K | 9.9% |
| Egypt | $18K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 2.8% |
| Uganda | $15K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 2% |
| Cyprus | $10K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ammonium chloride imports (HS 2827.10): 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 2827.10: Chlorides: of ammonium.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonium chloride imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ammonium chloride worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 168 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonium chloride to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Greece (7%) and Cyprus (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammonium chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 906% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ammonium chloride to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ammonium chloride?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $552 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Poland and Indonesia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonium chloride?
The HS code for ammonium chloride is subheading 2827.10. 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 2827 page.
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