Base stations imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $61.6 million of base stations in 2024 (410 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $167.6 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 | $61.6M | 410 t |
| 2023 | $66.2M | 328 t |
| 2022 | $58.9M | 371 t |
| 2021 | $52.9M | 363 t |
| 2020 | $54.4M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $85.7M | 747 t |
| 2018 | $100.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $167.6M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports base stations from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), China (15%), Romania (14%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.9M | 23% |
| China | $9.4M | 15% |
| Romania | $8.9M | 15% |
| Norway | $4.6M | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $3.7M | 6% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $150.21 per kg, 66% above the world average of $90.45. 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.
Base stations exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $35.0 million of base stations in 2024 (130 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (18%), Germany (12%), Ireland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 12% |
| Ireland | $2.2M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| Philippines | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 5% |
| France | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Norway | $1.4M | 4% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported base stations worth $61.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 410 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by China (15%) and Romania (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $150.21 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $90.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base stations to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $167.6 million in 2017 to $61.6 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $167.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export base stations?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $35.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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