Dicalcium phosphate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $9.8 million of dicalcium phosphate in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.1 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 | $9.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 44.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 45.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 41.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dicalcium phosphate from
The largest suppliers were France (35%), China (19%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.5M | 35% |
| China | $1.9M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 15% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 14% |
| United States | $581K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $438K | 4.5% |
| India | $269K | 2.7% |
| Finland | $97K | 1% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Dicalcium phosphate exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported dicalcium phosphate worth $1.7 million (840 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iceland (18%), China (16%), France (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $301K | 18% |
| China | $265K | 16% |
| France | $244K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $223K | 13% |
| Spain | $147K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $80K | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $54K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $47K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $46K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dicalcium phosphate imports (HS 2835.25): 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 2835.25: Phosphates: calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of dicalcium phosphate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dicalcium phosphate worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 159 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply dicalcium phosphate to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (19%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 935% on the year.
What is the average import price of dicalcium phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dicalcium phosphate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dicalcium phosphate?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iceland, China and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dicalcium phosphate?
The HS code for dicalcium phosphate is subheading 2835.25. 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 2835 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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