Mineral-based clutch friction material imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral-based clutch friction material by the United Kingdom reached $24.3 million in 2024 (680 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 192 countries for imports of this product. That is 48% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.3M | 680 t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 884 t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 887 t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 955 t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 788 t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 790 t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 655 t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports mineral-based clutch friction material from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+691% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.2M | 50% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 19% |
| Slovakia | $2.9M | 12% |
| France | $1.7M | 7% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $760K | 3.1% |
| India | $418K | 1.7% |
| China | $168K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $83K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.77 per kg, 179% above the world average of $12.83. 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.
Mineral-based clutch friction material exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $7.1 million of mineral-based clutch friction material in 2024 (423 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 115 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (30%), Qatar (20%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 30% |
| Qatar | $1.4M | 20% |
| India | $762K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $410K | 5.7% |
| Chile | $402K | 5.6% |
| Brazil | $310K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $267K | 3.7% |
| Togo | $206K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $115K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $101K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom mineral-based clutch friction material imports (HS 6813.89): 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 6813.89: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos).
Common questions
What is the value of mineral-based clutch friction material imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported mineral-based clutch friction material worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 680 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 192 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral-based clutch friction material to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Slovakia (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 691% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral-based clutch friction material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.77 per kg in 2024, 179% above the world average of $12.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mineral-based clutch friction material to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export mineral-based clutch friction material?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Qatar and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral-based clutch friction material?
The HS code for mineral-based clutch friction material is subheading 6813.89. 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 6813 page.
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