Nepheline syenite imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported nepheline syenite worth $4.2 million (26.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 106 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 million.
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 | $4.2M | 26.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 36.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 24.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 22.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 29.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 33.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 37.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports nepheline syenite from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $3.2M | 76% |
| Canada | $507K | 12% |
| Germany | $237K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $213K | 5% |
| United States | $32K | 0.8% |
| China | $31K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.24, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom nepheline syenite imports (HS 2529.30): 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 2529.30: Leucite: nepheline and nepheline syenite.
Common questions
What is the value of nepheline syenite imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported nepheline syenite worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 106 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply nepheline syenite to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Canada (12%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of nepheline syenite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nepheline syenite to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nepheline syenite?
The HS code for nepheline syenite is subheading 2529.30. 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 2529 page.
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