Silicon carbide imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of silicon carbide by the United Kingdom reached $11.1 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.5 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 | $11.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 9.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports silicon carbide from
The largest suppliers were Norway (17%), China (16%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1.8M | 17% |
| China | $1.8M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 11% |
| South Africa | $946K | 8.6% |
| United States | $903K | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $854K | 7.7% |
| Vietnam | $833K | 7.5% |
| India | $479K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $465K | 4.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silicon carbide exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported silicon carbide worth $1.4 million (247 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Japan (18%), Germany (13%), Poland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $248K | 18% |
| Germany | $181K | 13% |
| Poland | $174K | 13% |
| Ireland | $97K | 7.2% |
| China | $93K | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $75K | 5.5% |
| United States | $64K | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $63K | 4.6% |
| Bulgaria | $60K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $59K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom silicon carbide imports (HS 2849.20): 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 2849.20: Carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of silicon carbide imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported silicon carbide worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicon carbide to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (16%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicon carbide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silicon carbide to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export silicon carbide?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Germany and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicon carbide?
The HS code for silicon carbide is subheading 2849.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2849 page.
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