Mullite exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported mullite worth $2.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 48 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports mullite to
Most of it went to China (23%), Italy (22%), Belgium (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $529K | 24% |
| Italy | $491K | 22% |
| Belgium | $361K | 16% |
| Japan | $192K | 8.5% |
| Czech Republic | $136K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $130K | 5.7% |
| France | $114K | 5% |
| Germany | $101K | 4.5% |
| Poland | $57K | 2.5% |
| United States | $46K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, 219% above the world average of $0.63. 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.
Mullite imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported mullite worth $2.1 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from China (33%), United States (20%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $701K | 33% |
| United States | $422K | 20% |
| Germany | $405K | 19% |
| Hungary | $377K | 18% |
| Japan | $182K | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| Tonga | $5K | 0.2% |
| Barbados | $3K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom mullite exports (HS 2508.60): 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 2508.60: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): mullite.
Common questions
What is the value of mullite exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported mullite worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 48 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy mullite from the United Kingdom?
China was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($529 thousand), followed by Italy (22%) and Belgium (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of mullite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 219% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of mullite from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import mullite?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Germany. That compares with exports of $2.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for mullite?
The HS code for mullite is subheading 2508.60. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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