Ferro-silico-manganese imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $31.6 million of ferro-silico-manganese in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $55.1 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 | $31.6M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $35.4M | 31.4K t |
| 2022 | $55.1M | 33.1K t |
| 2021 | $47.3M | 34.5K t |
| 2020 | $29.9M | 30.1K t |
| 2019 | $39.3M | 37.9K t |
| 2018 | $46.0M | 39.7K t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 31.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ferro-silico-manganese from
The largest suppliers were Norway (47%), India (18%), Georgia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+630% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $14.8M | 47% |
| India | $5.7M | 18% |
| Georgia | $4.4M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 6.1% |
| France | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Zambia | $680K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $450K | 1.4% |
| China | $365K | 1.2% |
| Gabon | $39K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-silico-manganese exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported ferro-silico-manganese worth $2.4 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $2.2M | 93% |
| Switzerland | $95K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.4% |
| France | $26K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $8K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ferro-silico-manganese imports (HS 7202.30): 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 7202.30: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-silico-manganese imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ferro-silico-manganese worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-silico-manganese to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by India (18%) and Georgia (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-silico-manganese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-silico-manganese to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $55.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ferro-silico-manganese?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Switzerland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-silico-manganese?
The HS code for ferro-silico-manganese is subheading 7202.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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