🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of mineral substances: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $37.8 million of mineral substances in 2024 (71.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of mineral substances by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.8M | 71.9K t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 73.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 77.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 63.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.5M | 90.0K t |
| 2019 | $36.4M | 110.6K t |
| 2018 | $43.0M | 109.3K t |
| 2017 | $41.5M | 97.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports mineral substances from
The largest suppliers were United States (39%), Netherlands (17%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $14.5M | 39% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $6.5M | 17% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.2M | 14% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $2.6M | 6.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $986K | 2.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $632K | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $622K | 1.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $619K | 1.6% |
Types of mineral substances under HS 2530
| 2530.90 | Mineral substances: n.e.c. in chapter 25 | 72% |
| 2530.20 | Kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates) | 15% |
| 2530.10 | Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites: unexpanded | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2530.
Average import price of mineral substances
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 66% above the world average of $0.32. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports mineral substances
The United Kingdom exported $15.5 million of mineral substances in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (15%), United States (12%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.4M | 16% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.8M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.7M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.6M | 11% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $958K | 6.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $931K | 6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $887K | 5.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $553K | 3.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $456K | 2.9% |
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 2530: Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included.
Mineral substances trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of mineral substances imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported mineral substances worth $37.8 million in 2024 (71.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import mineral substances from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (39%), Netherlands (17%), Germany (14%).
What is the average import price of mineral substances in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.32 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export mineral substances?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported mineral substances worth $15.5 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, United States, China.
What is the HS code for mineral substances?
Mineral substances falls under HS heading 2530 (Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading mineral substances with the United Kingdom?
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