Unwrought tantalum imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unwrought tantalum by the United Kingdom reached $12.2 million in 2024 (40 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 58 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $12.2M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 32 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 30 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 22 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 16 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 130 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports unwrought tantalum from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 72% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 21% |
| Kazakhstan | $326K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $175K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $160K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $98K | 0.8% |
| United States | $48K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $309.05 per kg, 27% below the world average of $421.00, 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.
Unwrought tantalum exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of unwrought tantalum by the United Kingdom reached $5.7 million in 2024 (17 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 37 countries. One buyer market dominates: Australia accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $3.3M | 58% |
| United States | $1.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $873K | 15% |
| Ireland | $51K | 0.9% |
| Qatar | $23K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $16K | 0.3% |
| France | $15K | 0.3% |
| India | $9K | 0.2% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom unwrought tantalum imports (HS 8103.20): 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 8103.20: Tantalum: unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering, powders.
Common questions
What is the value of unwrought tantalum imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported unwrought tantalum worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 58 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply unwrought tantalum to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and Kazakhstan (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of unwrought tantalum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $309.05 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $421.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unwrought tantalum to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export unwrought tantalum?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for unwrought tantalum?
The HS code for unwrought tantalum is subheading 8103.20. 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 8103 page.
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