🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of magnesium hydroxide: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $7.2 million of magnesium hydroxide in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of magnesium hydroxide by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 12.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports magnesium hydroxide from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Netherlands (25%), Sweden (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.1M | 29% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.8M | 25% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $714K | 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $699K | 9.8% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $539K | 7.5% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $345K | 4.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $247K | 3.5% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $203K | 2.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $178K | 2.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $135K | 1.9% |
Types of magnesium hydroxide under HS 2816
| 2816.10 | Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium | 90% |
| 2816.40 | Oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2816.
Average import price of magnesium hydroxide
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports magnesium hydroxide
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported magnesium hydroxide worth $3.2 million (504 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were India (44%), France (11%), United States (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.4M | 44% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $362K | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $159K | 5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $136K | 4.3% |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | $123K | 3.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $116K | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $100K | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $100K | 3.2% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $96K | 3% |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | $65K | 2.1% |
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 2816: Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides of strontium or barium.
Magnesium hydroxide trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of magnesium hydroxide imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported magnesium hydroxide worth $7.2 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import magnesium hydroxide from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (29%), Netherlands (25%), Sweden (10%).
What is the average import price of magnesium hydroxide in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.48 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export magnesium hydroxide?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported magnesium hydroxide worth $3.2 million in 2024, mainly to India, France, United States.
What is the HS code for magnesium hydroxide?
Magnesium hydroxide falls under HS heading 2816 (Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides of strontium or barium). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading magnesium hydroxide with the United Kingdom?
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