Barium carbonate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.5 million of barium carbonate in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $2.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 5.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports barium carbonate from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 62% |
| Germany | $377K | 15% |
| India | $359K | 14% |
| France | $93K | 3.7% |
| Russia | $38K | 1.5% |
| United States | $33K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Barium carbonate exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported barium carbonate worth $308 thousand (219 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $174K | 57% |
| China | $120K | 39% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $3K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom barium carbonate imports (HS 2836.60): 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 2836.60: Carbonates: barium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of barium carbonate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported barium carbonate worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 116 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply barium carbonate to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (15%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of barium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of barium carbonate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export barium carbonate?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $308 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for barium carbonate?
The HS code for barium carbonate is subheading 2836.60. 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 2836 page.
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