Specialty metal powder imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialty metal powder by the United Kingdom reached $68.3 million in 2024 (454 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $68.3M | 454 t |
| 2023 | $60.6M | 506 t |
| 2022 | $43.1M | 401 t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 618 t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $37.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $33.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 741 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports specialty metal powder from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Germany (26%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.5M | 43% |
| Germany | $17.8M | 26% |
| United States | $4.4M | 6.5% |
| France | $3.5M | 5.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3.1M | 4.6% |
| Estonia | $3.1M | 4.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $864K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $667K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $150.38 per kg, close to the world average of $160.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty metal powder exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $35.2 million of specialty metal powder in 2024 (176 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 69 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (47%), Germany (17%), Australia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.5M | 47% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 17% |
| Australia | $5.2M | 15% |
| France | $4.6M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $887K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $533K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $374K | 1.1% |
| India | $327K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $306K | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $196K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom specialty metal powder imports (HS 8112.92): 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 8112.92: Gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium: articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty metal powder imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported specialty metal powder worth $68.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 454 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 85 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty metal powder to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($29.5 million), followed by Germany (26%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty metal powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $150.38 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $160.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty metal powder to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $68.3 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export specialty metal powder?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $35.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Australia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $33.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty metal powder?
The HS code for specialty metal powder is subheading 8112.92. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8112 page.
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