Calcium chloride imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium chloride by the United Kingdom reached $18.4 million in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.4M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 34.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 29.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 31.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 25.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 37.8K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 46.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 39.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports calcium chloride from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Netherlands (24%), Ireland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 24% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 11% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 7% |
| France | $688K | 3.8% |
| United States | $317K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $285K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $281K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $265K | 1.4% |
| Finland | $139K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 148% above the world average of $0.31. 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.
Calcium chloride exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of calcium chloride by the United Kingdom reached $3.0 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (13%), New Zealand (13%), Egypt (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom calcium chloride imports (HS 2827.20): 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 2827.20: Chlorides: of calcium.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium chloride imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported calcium chloride worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 202 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium chloride to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and Ireland (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $0.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium chloride to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export calcium chloride?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, New Zealand and Egypt. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium chloride?
The HS code for calcium chloride is subheading 2827.20. 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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