Magnesite and dolomite products imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of magnesite and dolomite products by the United Kingdom reached $7.8 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.9 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 | $7.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 5.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports magnesite and dolomite products from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 62% |
| Spain | $948K | 12% |
| France | $785K | 10% |
| Norway | $353K | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $248K | 3.2% |
| United States | $203K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $124K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $78K | 1% |
| Mexico | $49K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $29K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Magnesite and dolomite products exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of magnesite and dolomite products by the United Kingdom reached $1.2 million in 2024 (576 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $946K | 76% |
| Australia | $60K | 4.8% |
| United States | $55K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $26K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $26K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $25K | 2% |
| Israel | $25K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $12K | 0.9% |
| France | $10K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom magnesite and dolomite products imports (HS 6815.91): 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 6815.91: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite and dolomite products imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported magnesite and dolomite products worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesite and dolomite products to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Spain (12%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesite and dolomite products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of magnesite and dolomite products to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export magnesite and dolomite products?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Australia and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesite and dolomite products?
The HS code for magnesite and dolomite products is subheading 6815.91. 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 6815 page.
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