Thiosulfates imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thiosulfates by the United Kingdom reached $5.9 million in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 176 countries for imports of this product. That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $5.9M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $803K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports thiosulfates from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+647% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.0M | 50% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $653K | 11% |
| Belgium | $567K | 9.6% |
| China | $160K | 2.7% |
| United States | $83K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $12K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.48, 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.
Thiosulfates exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of thiosulfates by the United Kingdom reached $356 thousand in 2024 (123 tonnes). Most of it went to China (43%), Ireland (17%), Azerbaijan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $154K | 43% |
| Ireland | $60K | 17% |
| Azerbaijan | $23K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 6.5% |
| New Zealand | $16K | 4.5% |
| Hungary | $11K | 3.2% |
| France | $11K | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $10K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $7K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom thiosulfates imports (HS 2832.30): 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 2832.30: Thiosulphates.
Common questions
What is the value of thiosulfates imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported thiosulfates worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 176 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply thiosulfates to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Denmark (23%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 647% on the year.
What is the average import price of thiosulfates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thiosulfates to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 406%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export thiosulfates?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $356 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Ireland and Azerbaijan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for thiosulfates?
The HS code for thiosulfates is subheading 2832.30. 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 2832 page.
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