🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of sulfide: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $5.3 million of sulfide in 2024 (311 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 357% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of sulfide by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 311 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 205 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 168 t |
| 2021 | $836K | 236 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 309 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 255 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 353 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 315 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports sulfide to
United States alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.3M | 81% |
| Namibia | $334K | 6.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $214K | 4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $108K | 2% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $67K | 1.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $46K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $46K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $41K | 0.8% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $26K | 0.5% |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | $21K | 0.4% |
Types of sulfide under HS 2830
| 2830.90 | Sulphides and polysulphides: whether or not chemically defined, other than sulphides of sodium | 98% |
| 2830.10 | Sulphides: of sodium, whether or not chemically defined | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2830.
Average export price of sulfide
The average declared value was about $17.13 per kg, 1178% above the world average of $1.34. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports sulfide
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported sulfide worth $4.9 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Austria (37%), Germany (18%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $1.8M | 37% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $878K | 18% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $833K | 17% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $733K | 15% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $334K | 6.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $191K | 3.9% |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia Herzegovina | $60K | 1.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $29K | 0.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $26K | 0.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $16K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2830: Sulphides; polysulphides whether or not chemically defined.
Sulfide trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of sulfide imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sulfide worth $4.9 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import sulfide from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Austria (37%), Germany (18%), United States (17%).
What is the average import price of sulfide in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.34 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export sulfide?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported sulfide worth $5.3 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Namibia, China.
What is the HS code for sulfide?
Sulfide falls under HS heading 2830 (Sulphides; polysulphides whether or not chemically defined). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading sulfide with the United Kingdom?
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