🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of dithionite: 2024 trade data
Imports of dithionite by the United Kingdom reached $4.9 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of dithionite by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dithionite from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+682% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.9M | 60% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.3M | 28% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $328K | 6.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $191K | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $28K | 0.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $26K | 0.5% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $11K | 0.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10K | 0.2% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $7K | 0.1% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $6K | 0.1% |
Types of dithionite under HS 2831
| 2831.10 | Dithionites and sulphoxylates: of sodium | 99% |
| 2831.90 | Dithionites and sulphoxylates: other than sodium | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2831.
Average import price of dithionite
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 52% above the world average of $1.41. 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 exports dithionite
Exports of dithionite by the United Kingdom reached $511 thousand in 2024 (220 tonnes). United States alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $350K | 68% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $51K | 10% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $40K | 7.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $28K | 5.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $21K | 4.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $13K | 2.5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $4K | 0.8% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $4K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
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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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 2831: Dithionites and sulphoxylates.
Dithionite trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of dithionite imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dithionite worth $4.9 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import dithionite from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Belgium (60%), Germany (28%), Netherlands (7%).
What is the average import price of dithionite in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.41 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export dithionite?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported dithionite worth $511 thousand in 2024, mainly to United States, Brazil, Bangladesh.
What is the HS code for dithionite?
Dithionite falls under HS heading 2831 (Dithionites and sulphoxylates). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading dithionite with the United Kingdom?
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