Ferro-cerium alloy exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ferro-cerium alloy by the United Kingdom reached $27.8 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 97 countries. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $27.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 20.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports ferro-cerium alloy to
Most of it went to Spain (14%), Netherlands (14%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.9M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 12% |
| Australia | $2.9M | 10% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 8.8% |
| France | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| New Zealand | $839K | 3% |
| Greece | $831K | 3% |
| Finland | $800K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-cerium alloy imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported ferro-cerium alloy worth $19.6 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. The largest suppliers were Ireland (41%), Netherlands (23%), Poland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $8.0M | 41% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 23% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 8.6% |
| China | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Romania | $921K | 4.7% |
| United States | $550K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $509K | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $397K | 2% |
| Germany | $396K | 2% |
| Turkey | $395K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ferro-cerium alloy exports (HS 3606.90): 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 3606.90: Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms: articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-cerium alloy exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported ferro-cerium alloy worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 97 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy ferro-cerium alloy from the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average export price of ferro-cerium alloy per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ferro-cerium alloy from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.4 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $33.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import ferro-cerium alloy?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $19.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, the Netherlands and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-cerium alloy?
The HS code for ferro-cerium alloy is subheading 3606.90. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3606 page.
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