Metal carbide powders imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported metal carbide powders worth $5.2 million (365 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.3 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 | $5.2M | 365 t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 323 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 208 t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 291 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 172 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 156 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 275 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal carbide powders from
Most of the value came from Sweden (33%), France (19%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $1.7M | 33% |
| France | $980K | 19% |
| Germany | $900K | 17% |
| Spain | $640K | 12% |
| China | $399K | 7.6% |
| United States | $390K | 7.5% |
| Ireland | $158K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.35 per kg, 66% below the world average of $41.93, 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.
Metal carbide powders exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported metal carbide powders worth $654 thousand (28 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal carbide powders imports (HS 3824.30): 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 3824.30: Metal carbides, non-agglomerated: mixed together or with metallic binders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal carbide powders imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal carbide powders worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 365 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal carbide powders to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (19%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal carbide powders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.35 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $41.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal carbide powders to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metal carbide powders?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $654 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Egypt and Australia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal carbide powders?
The HS code for metal carbide powders is subheading 3824.30. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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