🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of mineral wool insulation: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $260.0 million of mineral wool insulation in 2024 (59.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of mineral wool insulation by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260.0M | 59.2K t |
| 2023 | $255.5M | 57.4K t |
| 2022 | $280.9M | 92.9K t |
| 2021 | $272.7M | 85.9K t |
| 2020 | $217.3M | 88.9K t |
| 2019 | $241.4M | 117.3K t |
| 2018 | $234.3M | 112.0K t |
| 2017 | $225.1M | 95.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports mineral wool insulation to
The largest buyer markets were Ireland (22%), United States (12%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $56.8M | 22% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $32.1M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $28.9M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $14.8M | 5.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $11.5M | 4.4% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $10.2M | 3.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $10.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $9.7M | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.1M | 2.7% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $7.0M | 2.7% |
Types of mineral wool insulation under HS 6806
| 6806.10 | Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls | 54% |
| 6806.90 | Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or… | 23% |
| 6806.20 | Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof) | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6806.
Average export price of mineral wool insulation
The average declared value was about $4.39 per kg, 195% above the world average of $1.49. 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 imports mineral wool insulation
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported mineral wool insulation worth $194.1 million (148.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Most of the value came from Netherlands (19%), Poland (12%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $37.8M | 20% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $23.4M | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $20.6M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $19.3M | 9.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $15.7M | 8.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $15.3M | 7.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $14.3M | 7.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $12.9M | 6.7% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $3.3M | 1.7% |
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 6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials.
Mineral wool insulation trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of mineral wool insulation imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported mineral wool insulation worth $194.1 million in 2024 (148.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import mineral wool insulation from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (19%), Poland (12%), United States (11%).
What is the average import price of mineral wool insulation in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.49 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export mineral wool insulation?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported mineral wool insulation worth $260.0 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, United States, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for mineral wool insulation?
Mineral wool insulation falls under HS heading 6806 (Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading mineral wool insulation with the United Kingdom?
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