🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of laboratory and agricultural ceramics: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $69.5 million of laboratory and agricultural ceramics in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $260.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of laboratory and agricultural ceramics by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $89.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $129.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $210.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $260.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $253.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $249.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $249.2M | 10.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports laboratory and agricultural ceramics from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), Germany (20%), Japan (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $18.1M | 26% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $14.1M | 20% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $10.2M | 15% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.5M | 11% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.4M | 7.8% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $938K | 1.4% |
Types of laboratory and agricultural ceramics under HS 6909
| 6909.19 | Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or… | 46% |
| 6909.12 | Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale | 42% |
| 6909.90 | Ceramic wares: pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods and ceramic troughs, tubs and similar… | 8.2% |
| 6909.11 | Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6909.
Average import price of laboratory and agricultural ceramics
The average declared value was about $20.04 per kg, 66% above the world average of $12.10. 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 laboratory and agricultural ceramics
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported laboratory and agricultural ceramics worth $60.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (39%), Denmark (13%), Germany (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $23.8M | 39% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $7.9M | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.1M | 5.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.1M | 5.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 6909: Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar used in the conveyance or packing of goods.
Laboratory and agricultural ceramics trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of laboratory and agricultural ceramics imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported laboratory and agricultural ceramics worth $69.5 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import laboratory and agricultural ceramics from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (26%), Germany (20%), Japan (15%).
What is the average import price of laboratory and agricultural ceramics in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $20.04 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $12.10 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export laboratory and agricultural ceramics?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported laboratory and agricultural ceramics worth $60.3 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Denmark, Germany.
What is the HS code for laboratory and agricultural ceramics?
Laboratory and agricultural ceramics falls under HS heading 6909 (Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agricult). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading laboratory and agricultural ceramics with the United Kingdom?
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