Complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $17.3 million of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 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 | $17.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 8.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), China (20%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+625% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 20% |
| China | $3.4M | 20% |
| United States | $2.2M | 13% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 9.4% |
| France | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $943K | 5.5% |
| Poland | $493K | 2.9% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $481K | 2.8% |
| Latvia | $304K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.20, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates worth $15.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (34%), China (16%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 34% |
| China | $2.5M | 16% |
| United States | $2.2M | 14% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 11% |
| India | $489K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $446K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $392K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $242K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $228K | 1.5% |
| North Macedonia | $154K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imports (HS 2842.10): 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 2842.10: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides.
Common questions
What is the value of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (20%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, China and the United States. That compares with imports of $17.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates?
The HS code for complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates is subheading 2842.10. 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 2842 page.
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