Sodium metasilicate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium metasilicate by the United Kingdom reached $2.1 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 153 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.9 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 | $2.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sodium metasilicate from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (46%), Belgium (18%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $984K | 46% |
| Belgium | $373K | 18% |
| China | $315K | 15% |
| Spain | $229K | 11% |
| United States | $125K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $47K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $19K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.59. 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 metasilicate exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of sodium metasilicate by the United Kingdom reached $720 thousand in 2024 (289 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were China (31%), Germany (12%), Morocco (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Iceland grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $223K | 31% |
| Germany | $87K | 12% |
| Morocco | $86K | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $79K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 5.7% |
| Namibia | $31K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $25K | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 2.7% |
| Iceland | $13K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sodium metasilicate imports (HS 2839.11): 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 2839.11: Silicates: sodium metasilicates.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium metasilicate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sodium metasilicate worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 153 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium metasilicate to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($984 thousand), followed by Belgium (18%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium metasilicate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.59 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 metasilicate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sodium metasilicate?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $720 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Germany and Morocco. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium metasilicate?
The HS code for sodium metasilicate is subheading 2839.11. 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 2839 page.
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