🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of ceramic pigment: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $35.9 million of ceramic pigment in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $93.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of ceramic pigment by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $44.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $49.1M | 25.2K t |
| 2018 | $91.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $93.9M | 16.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports ceramic pigment to
The largest buyer markets were China (14%), United States (11%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.9M | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.0M | 11% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.9M | 8.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.0M | 5.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $1.0M | 2.9% |
Types of ceramic pigment under HS 3207
| 3207.40 | Glass: glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes | 57% |
| 3207.20 | Enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations | 17% |
| 3207.30 | Lustres: liquid lustres and similar preparations | 15% |
| 3207.10 | Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average export price of ceramic pigment
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.78. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports ceramic pigment
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported ceramic pigment worth $32.7 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United States (27%), Spain (21%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.9M | 27% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $6.9M | 21% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.3M | 13% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.0M | 9.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.3M | 7.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $746K | 2.3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $632K | 1.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $537K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Ceramic pigment trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ceramic pigment worth $32.7 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import ceramic pigment from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (27%), Spain (21%), Germany (13%).
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.78 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export ceramic pigment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported ceramic pigment worth $35.9 million in 2024, mainly to China, United States, India.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
Ceramic pigment falls under HS heading 3207 (Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading ceramic pigment with the United Kingdom?
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