Barium sulfate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported barium sulfate worth $10.6 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $42.3 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 | $10.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $42.3M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 4.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports barium sulfate from
Germany alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.0M | 85% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 10% |
| China | $368K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $114K | 1.1% |
| New Zealand | $10K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 131% above the world average of $1.03. 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.
Barium sulfate exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported barium sulfate worth $265 thousand (102 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (33%), South Africa (24%), Kenya (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $87K | 33% |
| South Africa | $63K | 24% |
| Kenya | $32K | 12% |
| Romania | $31K | 12% |
| Brazil | $19K | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $15K | 5.7% |
| Poland | $7K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $2K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom barium sulfate imports (HS 2833.27): 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 2833.27: Sulphates: of barium.
Common questions
What is the value of barium sulfate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported barium sulfate worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 137 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply barium sulfate to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Italy (10%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of barium sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 131% above the world average of $1.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of barium sulfate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $42.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export barium sulfate?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, South Africa and Kenya. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for barium sulfate?
The HS code for barium sulfate is subheading 2833.27. 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 2833 page.
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