High-purity magnesium imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported high-purity magnesium worth $9.8 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports high-purity magnesium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 82% |
| Australia | $973K | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $242K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $222K | 2.3% |
| India | $205K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $71K | 0.7% |
| United States | $20K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-purity magnesium exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported high-purity magnesium worth $277 thousand (32 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iceland (28%), France (22%), Mexico (16%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $79K | 28% |
| France | $60K | 22% |
| Mexico | $45K | 16% |
| Italy | $15K | 5.5% |
| United States | $14K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $12K | 4.3% |
| India | $10K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $9K | 3.4% |
| Romania | $8K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $7K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high-purity magnesium imports (HS 8104.11): 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 8104.11: Magnesium: unwrought, containing at least 99.8% by weight of magnesium.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity magnesium imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported high-purity magnesium worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity magnesium to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Australia (10%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity magnesium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $3.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-purity magnesium to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export high-purity magnesium?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $277 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iceland, France and Mexico. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity magnesium?
The HS code for high-purity magnesium is subheading 8104.11. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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