Sodium sulfate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.1 million of sodium sulfate in 2024 (34.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.5 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 | $6.1M | 34.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 41.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 44.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 40.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 61.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 74.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 77.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 44.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sodium sulfate from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.1M | 84% |
| Czech Republic | $319K | 5.2% |
| France | $258K | 4.2% |
| Austria | $177K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $55K | 0.9% |
| United States | $52K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.6% |
| China | $19K | 0.3% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 64% above the world average of $0.11. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sodium sulfate imports (HS 2833.11): 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 2833.11: Sodium sulphates: disodium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium sulfate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sodium sulfate worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium sulfate to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the Czech Republic (5%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $0.11 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 sulfate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium sulfate?
The HS code for sodium sulfate is subheading 2833.11. 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 2833 page.
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