🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of salt: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $95.0 million of salt in 2024 (526.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 19% less 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 salt by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95.0M | 526.9K t |
| 2023 | $116.8M | 946.0K t |
| 2022 | $90.8M | 1.51M t |
| 2021 | $83.9M | 1.04M t |
| 2020 | $84.1M | 639.5K t |
| 2019 | $78.5M | 927.2K t |
| 2018 | $91.8M | 1.18M t |
| 2017 | $87.5M | 740.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports salt from
The largest suppliers were Spain (18%), Turkey (14%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $16.9M | 18% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $12.9M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $12.5M | 13% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $9.2M | 9.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.3M | 8.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.3M | 4.6% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $3.9M | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $3.6M | 3.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.4M | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.0M | 3.1% |
Average import price of salt
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 200% above the world average of $0.06. 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 salt
Exports of salt by the United Kingdom reached $92.9 million in 2024 (285.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (22%), Belgium (17%), United States (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $20.3M | 22% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $15.8M | 17% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $12.3M | 13% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.6M | 6.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.4M | 5.8% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $3.5M | 3.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $3.1M | 3.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.9M | 2% |
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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Salt trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of salt imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported salt worth $95.0 million in 2024 (526.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import salt from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Spain (18%), Turkey (14%), Germany (13%).
What is the average import price of salt in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.06 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export salt?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported salt worth $92.9 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Belgium, United States.
What is the HS code for salt?
Salt falls under HS heading 2501 (Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading salt with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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