Air and gas compressors (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.04 billion of air and gas compressors (other) in 2024 (38.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.04B | 38.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.11B | 35.1K t |
| 2022 | $998.4M | 36.5K t |
| 2021 | $898.1M | 39.2K t |
| 2020 | $785.2M | 32.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.01B | 43.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.07B | 47.9K t |
| 2017 | $989.2M | 43.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports air and gas compressors (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (24%), Slovakia (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $255.0M | 24% |
| Slovakia | $133.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $117.8M | 11% |
| Romania | $103.8M | 9.9% |
| China | $93.6M | 9% |
| Poland | $92.4M | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $48.1M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $46.9M | 4.5% |
| Hungary | $36.6M | 3.5% |
| France | $29.9M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.29 per kg, 36% above the world average of $20.02. 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.
Air and gas compressors (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $907.4 million of air and gas compressors (other) in 2024 (22.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 200 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (16%), Netherlands (8%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $142.9M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $76.2M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $73.6M | 8.1% |
| Sweden | $66.8M | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55.0M | 6.1% |
| France | $54.8M | 6% |
| Belgium | $43.5M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $35.8M | 4% |
| China | $33.0M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $30.3M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom air and gas compressors (other) imports (HS 8414.80): 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 8414.80: Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414.
Common questions
What is the value of air and gas compressors (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $1.04 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 222 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply air and gas compressors (other) to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($255.0 million), followed by Slovakia (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of air and gas compressors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.29 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $20.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air and gas compressors (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $989.2 million in 2017 to $1.04 billion in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $1.11 billion. Over 8 years the average was $987.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export air and gas compressors (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $907.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Germany. That compares with imports of $1.04 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for air and gas compressors (other)?
The HS code for air and gas compressors (other) is subheading 8414.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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