🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of iron oxide: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $34.3 million of iron oxide in 2024 (22.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 188 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of iron oxide by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34.3M | 22.2K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 19.8K t |
| 2022 | $46.5M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $44.4M | 32.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.6M | 28.7K t |
| 2019 | $38.5M | 35.1K t |
| 2018 | $37.7M | 31.7K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 31.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports iron oxide from
The largest suppliers were Germany (44%), China (30%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $15.2M | 44% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $10.2M | 30% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $3.4M | 9.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $570K | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $320K | 0.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $300K | 0.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $229K | 0.7% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $225K | 0.7% |
Types of iron oxide under HS 2821
| 2821.10 | Iron oxides and hydroxides | 100% |
| 2821.20 | Earth colours: containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3 | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2821.
Average import price of iron oxide
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 48% above the world average of $1.04. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports iron oxide
The United Kingdom exported $9.5 million of iron oxide in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (10%), Belgium (9%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $946K | 10% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $892K | 9.4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $832K | 8.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $535K | 5.7% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $530K | 5.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $445K | 4.7% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $443K | 4.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $377K | 4% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $363K | 3.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $344K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2821: Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3.
Iron oxide trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of iron oxide imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported iron oxide worth $34.3 million in 2024 (22.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import iron oxide from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (44%), China (30%), Hong Kong (10%).
What is the average import price of iron oxide in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.04 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export iron oxide?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported iron oxide worth $9.5 million in 2024, mainly to France, Belgium, Ireland.
What is the HS code for iron oxide?
Iron oxide falls under HS heading 2821 (Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading iron oxide with the United Kingdom?
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