Fluorspar (lower grade) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fluorspar (lower grade) worth $7.2 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | $7.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $844K | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $324K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $735K | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $804K | 4.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fluorspar (lower grade) from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 65% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $325K | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $307K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $121K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $40K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, 1045% above the world average of $0.22. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fluorspar (lower grade) imports (HS 2529.21): 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 2529.21: Fluorspar: containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluoride.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorspar (lower grade) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fluorspar (lower grade) worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 104 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorspar (lower grade) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorspar (lower grade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 1045% above the world average of $0.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fluorspar (lower grade) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $804 thousand in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 798%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorspar (lower grade)?
The HS code for fluorspar (lower grade) is subheading 2529.21. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2529 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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