Sulfates (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $23.2 million of sulfates (other) in 2024 (131.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $23.2M | 131.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 250.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 59.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 97.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 197.3K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 288.5K t |
| 2018 | $28.4M | 132.9K t |
| 2017 | $28.5M | 184.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sulfates (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), China (24%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.2M | 31% |
| China | $5.6M | 24% |
| India | $2.3M | 10% |
| United States | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 5% |
| Finland | $931K | 4% |
| Ireland | $792K | 3.4% |
| Norway | $780K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $578K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $536K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 69% below the world average of $0.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfates (other) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of sulfates (other) by the United Kingdom reached $6.1 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (21%), Ireland (15%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 21% |
| Ireland | $914K | 15% |
| France | $769K | 13% |
| China | $577K | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $420K | 6.8% |
| United States | $396K | 6.5% |
| Denmark | $238K | 3.9% |
| Pakistan | $143K | 2.3% |
| Israel | $129K | 2.1% |
| Honduras | $127K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sulfates (other) imports (HS 2833.29): 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 2833.29: Sulphates: n.e.c. in item no. 2833.2.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfates (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sulfates (other) worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 131.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfates (other) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (24%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfates (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.5 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $28.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sulfates (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfates (other)?
The HS code for sulfates (other) is subheading 2833.29. 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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