Boiler auxiliary equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boiler auxiliary equipment by the United Kingdom reached $48.0 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 163 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $85.1 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 | $48.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $41.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $85.1M | 6.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports boiler auxiliary equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Italy (25%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.4M | 30% |
| Italy | $12.0M | 25% |
| Spain | $6.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 9.9% |
| Austria | $2.3M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $942K | 2% |
| Lithuania | $653K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.18 per kg, close to the world average of $8.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boiler auxiliary equipment exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of boiler auxiliary equipment by the United Kingdom reached $24.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. The largest buyer markets were Germany (18%), United States (10%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.4M | 18% |
| United States | $2.5M | 10% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 9.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $874K | 3.6% |
| Norway | $762K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $756K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $713K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $651K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom boiler auxiliary equipment imports (HS 8404.10): 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 8404.10: Boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers).
Common questions
What is the value of boiler auxiliary equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported boiler auxiliary equipment worth $48.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 163 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply boiler auxiliary equipment to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of boiler auxiliary equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.18 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $8.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of boiler auxiliary equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.1 million in 2017 to $48.0 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $85.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export boiler auxiliary equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $24.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $23.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for boiler auxiliary equipment?
The HS code for boiler auxiliary equipment is subheading 8404.10. 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 8404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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