Expanded mineral materials exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported expanded mineral materials worth $58.8 million (16.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 93 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58.8M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $48.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $53.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $35.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $36.6M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 15.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports expanded mineral materials to
Most of it went to Netherlands (35%), United States (21%), India (7%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $20.3M | 35% |
| United States | $12.4M | 21% |
| India | $4.0M | 6.8% |
| China | $3.3M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| France | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Finland | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $975K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $878K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 533% above the world average of $0.58. 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.
Expanded mineral materials imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported expanded mineral materials worth $23.4 million (88.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 188 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (20%), Belgium (15%), Spain (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 20% |
| Belgium | $3.6M | 15% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 13% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 8.3% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $877K | 3.8% |
| United States | $849K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $770K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom expanded mineral materials exports (HS 6806.20): 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 6806.20: Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof).
Common questions
What is the value of expanded mineral materials exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported expanded mineral materials worth $58.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 93 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy expanded mineral materials from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by the United States (21%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 78 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average export price of expanded mineral materials per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 533% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of expanded mineral materials from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $58.8 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import expanded mineral materials?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $23.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded mineral materials?
The HS code for expanded mineral materials is subheading 6806.20. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6806 page.
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