Zinc alloy ingots imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc alloy ingots by the United Kingdom reached $23.2 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.4 million.
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 | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $32.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 6.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports zinc alloy ingots from
Norway alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $17.6M | 76% |
| Belgium | $4.5M | 19% |
| China | $421K | 1.8% |
| France | $372K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $274K | 1.2% |
| India | $28K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $9K | 0% |
| United States | $9K | 0% |
| Italy | $8K | 0% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.13 per kg, close to the world average of $3.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc alloy ingots exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of zinc alloy ingots by the United Kingdom reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Belgium alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.8M | 58% |
| Egypt | $610K | 13% |
| Singapore | $448K | 9.3% |
| Sweden | $295K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $207K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $120K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $70K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $40K | 0.8% |
| United States | $34K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $29K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom zinc alloy ingots imports (HS 7901.20): 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 7901.20: Zinc: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc alloy ingots imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported zinc alloy ingots worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc alloy ingots to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc alloy ingots to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export zinc alloy ingots?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Egypt and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc alloy ingots?
The HS code for zinc alloy ingots is subheading 7901.20. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
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