🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of explosive: 2024 trade data
Imports of explosive by the United Kingdom reached $26.0 million in 2024 (770 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of explosive by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.0M | 770 t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 658 t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 653 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 522 t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 454 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 429 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 301 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 326 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports explosive from
The largest suppliers were France (41%), Switzerland (31%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $10.6M | 41% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $8.1M | 31% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $3.5M | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.3M | 9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $794K | 3.1% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $679K | 2.6% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $55K | 0.2% |
Average import price of explosive
The average declared value was about $33.76 per kg, close to the world average of $38.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports explosive
Exports of explosive by the United Kingdom reached $785 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Korea (40%), Canada (40%), Australia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+798% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $315K | 40% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $311K | 40% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $159K | 20% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | $0K | 0% |
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 3601: Explosives; propellent powders.
Explosive trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of explosive imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported explosive worth $26.0 million in 2024 (770 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import explosive from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (41%), Switzerland (31%), Belgium (13%).
What is the average import price of explosive in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $33.76 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $38.11 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export explosive?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported explosive worth $785 thousand in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Canada, Australia.
What is the HS code for explosive?
Explosive falls under HS heading 3601 (Explosives; propellent powders). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading explosive with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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