🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of metal ornaments: 2024 trade data
Imports of metal ornaments by the United Kingdom reached $111.6 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 221 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $155.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of metal ornaments by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $109.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $130.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $155.1M | 19.1K t |
| 2020 | $103.7M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $120.2M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $119.9M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $114.5M | 16.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal ornaments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $79.7M | 71% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.2M | 4.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.4M | 3.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.8M | 3.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.6M | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.2M | 1.1% |
Types of metal ornaments under HS 8306
| 8306.29 | Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal other than plated with precious metal | 71% |
| 8306.30 | Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors: of base metal | 22% |
| 8306.21 | Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal plated with precious metal | 3.9% |
| 8306.10 | Bells, gongs and the like: non-electric, of base metal | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8306.
Average import price of metal ornaments
The average declared value was about $7.68 per kg, close to the world average of $9.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports metal ornaments
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported metal ornaments worth $26.8 million (857 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 200 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (23%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6.1M | 23% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 17% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.1M | 7.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.8M | 6.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $879K | 3.3% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $803K | 3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $611K | 2.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $525K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal.
Metal ornaments trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of metal ornaments imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal ornaments worth $111.6 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import metal ornaments from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (71%), India (5%), Germany (4%).
What is the average import price of metal ornaments in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $7.68 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.48 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export metal ornaments?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported metal ornaments worth $26.8 million in 2024, mainly to United States, United Arab Emirates, Germany.
What is the HS code for metal ornaments?
Metal ornaments falls under HS heading 8306 (Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of b). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading metal ornaments with the United Kingdom?
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