Chamotte imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.1 million of chamotte in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 134 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.2 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 | $3.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 16.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chamotte from
France alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.9M | 61% |
| Germany | $568K | 18% |
| United States | $457K | 15% |
| Egypt | $55K | 1.8% |
| India | $30K | 1% |
| Poland | $28K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $18K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.5% |
| China | $12K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.34. 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.
Chamotte exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of chamotte by the United Kingdom reached $232 thousand in 2024 (303 tonnes). United States alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $182K | 79% |
| Turkey | $16K | 7% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $8K | 3.3% |
| India | $6K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $4K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $3K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom chamotte imports (HS 2508.70): 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 2508.70: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): chamotte or dinas earths.
Common questions
What is the value of chamotte imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chamotte worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 134 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply chamotte to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of chamotte per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chamotte to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export chamotte?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and the Czech Republic. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chamotte?
The HS code for chamotte is subheading 2508.70. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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