Sodium and potassium bromide imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported sodium and potassium bromide worth $3.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.7 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 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 5.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sodium and potassium bromide from
Israel alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $2.2M | 64% |
| United States | $761K | 22% |
| Spain | $96K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $93K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $73K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 2% |
| France | $44K | 1.3% |
| Jordan | $34K | 1% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.7% |
| China | $21K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.01. 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.
Sodium and potassium bromide exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of sodium and potassium bromide by the United Kingdom reached $879 thousand in 2024 (293 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $598K | 68% |
| Norway | $72K | 8.2% |
| Qatar | $45K | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $40K | 4.5% |
| France | $20K | 2.3% |
| Slovenia | $18K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $17K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $13K | 1.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $7K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sodium and potassium bromide imports (HS 2827.51): 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 2827.51: Bromides: of sodium or of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium and potassium bromide imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sodium and potassium bromide worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium and potassium bromide to the United Kingdom?
Israel was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium and potassium bromide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium and potassium bromide to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sodium and potassium bromide?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $879 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Norway and Qatar. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium and potassium bromide?
The HS code for sodium and potassium bromide is subheading 2827.51. 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 2827 page.
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