Heat-insulating minerals imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat-insulating minerals by the United Kingdom reached $86.0 million in 2024 (29.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $111.2 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 | $86.0M | 29.1K t |
| 2023 | $99.9M | 33.9K t |
| 2022 | $91.0M | 33.7K t |
| 2021 | $96.8M | 33.9K t |
| 2020 | $72.8M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $100.9M | 46.7K t |
| 2018 | $111.2M | 56.2K t |
| 2017 | $102.7M | 58.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports heat-insulating minerals from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), Germany (17%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.5M | 22% |
| Germany | $14.3M | 17% |
| Belgium | $11.4M | 13% |
| Ireland | $11.2M | 13% |
| France | $10.0M | 12% |
| China | $8.7M | 10% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Slovenia | $1.1M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, close to the world average of $2.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heat-insulating minerals exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported heat-insulating minerals worth $59.7 million (10.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 121 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (24%), United States (16%), Germany (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $14.5M | 24% |
| United States | $9.4M | 16% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| France | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom heat-insulating minerals imports (HS 6806.90): 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 6806.90: Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69.
Common questions
What is the value of heat-insulating minerals imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported heat-insulating minerals worth $86.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 212 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat-insulating minerals to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat-insulating minerals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heat-insulating minerals to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.7 million in 2017 to $86.0 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $111.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export heat-insulating minerals?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $59.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $26.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat-insulating minerals?
The HS code for heat-insulating minerals is subheading 6806.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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