Sodium chlorate exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $7.5 million of sodium chlorate in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 59 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 262 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 478 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $677K | 396 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports sodium chlorate to
Most of it went to India (33%), Japan (25%), France (18%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+635% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 33% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 25% |
| France | $1.4M | 18% |
| Norway | $889K | 12% |
| South Korea | $352K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $250K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $159K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $61K | 0.8% |
| United States | $44K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $31K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.57 per kg, 592% above the world average of $0.66. 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 chlorate imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $905 thousand of sodium chlorate in 2024 (919 tonnes). Sweden alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $763K | 84% |
| Finland | $99K | 11% |
| United States | $19K | 2.1% |
| India | $12K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sodium chlorate exports (HS 2829.11): 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 2829.11: Chlorates: of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium chlorate exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported sodium chlorate worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 59 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium chlorate from the United Kingdom?
India was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Japan (25%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium chlorate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.57 per kg in 2024, 592% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sodium chlorate from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $677 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import sodium chlorate?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $905 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, Finland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium chlorate?
The HS code for sodium chlorate is subheading 2829.11. 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 2829 page.
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