Bitumen products imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bitumen products by the United Kingdom reached $12.2 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.4 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 | $12.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 28.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 25.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 37.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 14.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bitumen products from
The largest suppliers were Poland (42%), Finland (11%), Slovakia (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $5.2M | 42% |
| Finland | $1.3M | 11% |
| Slovakia | $1.3M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 8.5% |
| France | $1.0M | 8.4% |
| Lithuania | $732K | 6% |
| Turkey | $533K | 4.4% |
| China | $319K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $174K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $168K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 54% above the world average of $0.69. 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.
Bitumen products exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported bitumen products worth $791 thousand (309 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (43%), Qatar (24%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $341K | 43% |
| Qatar | $189K | 24% |
| France | $76K | 9.7% |
| Canada | $41K | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $39K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $30K | 3.7% |
| Maldives | $13K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $10K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $9K | 1.1% |
| Barbados | $8K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bitumen products imports (HS 6807.90): 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 6807.90: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen products imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bitumen products worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen products to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Finland (11%) and Slovakia (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bitumen products to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2020 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bitumen products?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $791 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Qatar and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen products?
The HS code for bitumen products is subheading 6807.90. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6807 page.
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