Porcelain laboratory wares imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported porcelain laboratory wares worth $2.9 million (119 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $2.9M | 119 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 249 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 181 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 245 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 218 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 300 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 235 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports porcelain laboratory wares from
Most of the value came from United States (40%), China (17%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 40% |
| China | $474K | 17% |
| Japan | $405K | 14% |
| France | $369K | 13% |
| Germany | $168K | 5.9% |
| Austria | $71K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $47K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $45K | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $31K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $26K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.90 per kg, 210% above the world average of $7.72. 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.
Porcelain laboratory wares exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million of porcelain laboratory wares in 2024 (46 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (39%), China (12%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $650K | 39% |
| China | $195K | 12% |
| Germany | $121K | 7.3% |
| India | $107K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 5.4% |
| France | $67K | 4% |
| Greece | $48K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $46K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $45K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $33K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom porcelain laboratory wares imports (HS 6909.11): 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 6909.11: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain laboratory wares imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported porcelain laboratory wares worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain laboratory wares to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (17%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain laboratory wares per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.90 per kg in 2024, 210% above the world average of $7.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of porcelain laboratory wares to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export porcelain laboratory wares?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain laboratory wares?
The HS code for porcelain laboratory wares is subheading 6909.11. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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