🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of tin products: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $9.2 million of tin products in 2024 (441 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of tin products by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.2M | 441 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 805 t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tin products from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), United States (26%), Belgium (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.4M | 37% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.4M | 26% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $724K | 7.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $622K | 6.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $467K | 5.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $314K | 3.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $230K | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $197K | 2.1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $152K | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $140K | 1.5% |
Average import price of tin products
The average declared value was about $20.90 per kg, 92% above the world average of $10.87. 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 exports tin products
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported tin products worth $8.5 million (280 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (29%), France (20%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.5M | 29% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.7M | 20% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $979K | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $466K | 5.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $421K | 4.9% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $330K | 3.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $298K | 3.5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $295K | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $165K | 1.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $151K | 1.8% |
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 8007: Tin; articles n.e.c. in chapter 80.
Tin products trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of tin products imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tin products worth $9.2 million in 2024 (441 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import tin products from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (37%), United States (26%), Belgium (8%).
What is the average import price of tin products in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $20.90 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.87 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export tin products?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported tin products worth $8.5 million in 2024, mainly to Italy, France, United States.
What is the HS code for tin products?
Tin products falls under HS heading 8007 (Tin; articles n.e.c. in chapter 80). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading tin products with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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