🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of diatomite bricks: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported diatomite bricks worth $20.2 million (54.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 199 countries for imports of this product. That is 71% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $39.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of diatomite bricks by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.2M | 54.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 22.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 38.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 164.8K t |
| 2020 | $27.0M | 97.6K t |
| 2019 | $38.5M | 163.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.6M | 163.7K t |
| 2017 | $25.0M | 90.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports diatomite bricks from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (26%), Belgium (20%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $5.3M | 26% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4.1M | 20% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.7M | 14% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.1M | 10% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.0M | 9.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $941K | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $763K | 3.8% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $433K | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $396K | 2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $393K | 2% |
Average import price of diatomite bricks
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports diatomite bricks
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported diatomite bricks worth $2.2 million (834 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (31%), Ireland (16%), Bermuda (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+703% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $669K | 31% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $352K | 16% |
| 🇧🇲 Bermuda | $153K | 7.1% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $102K | 4.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $84K | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $79K | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $64K | 3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $57K | 2.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $51K | 2.3% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $42K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6901: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths.
Diatomite bricks trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of diatomite bricks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported diatomite bricks worth $20.2 million in 2024 (54.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import diatomite bricks from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Turkey (26%), Belgium (20%), Netherlands (13%).
What is the average import price of diatomite bricks in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.45 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export diatomite bricks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported diatomite bricks worth $2.2 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Ireland, Bermuda.
What is the HS code for diatomite bricks?
Diatomite bricks falls under HS heading 6901 (Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading diatomite bricks with the United Kingdom?
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