Burglar and fire alarms imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported burglar and fire alarms worth $476.7 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% more 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 | $476.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $435.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $467.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $413.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $357.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $450.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $456.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $375.6M | 5.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports burglar and fire alarms from
Most of the value came from Ireland (47%), China (19%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $225.2M | 47% |
| China | $89.4M | 19% |
| United States | $37.7M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $22.8M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $20.9M | 4.4% |
| Romania | $15.0M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $6.4M | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $4.8M | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $4.1M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.68 per kg, close to the world average of $69.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Burglar and fire alarms exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported burglar and fire alarms worth $357.5 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (10%), Saudi Arabia (7%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $36.1M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26.1M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $26.0M | 7.3% |
| Ireland | $25.0M | 7% |
| United States | $24.5M | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24.2M | 6.8% |
| France | $23.1M | 6.5% |
| India | $11.3M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $9.0M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $8.9M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom burglar and fire alarms imports (HS 8531.10): 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 8531.10: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, burglar or fire alarms and similar, other than those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of burglar and fire alarms imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported burglar and fire alarms worth $476.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply burglar and fire alarms to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($225.2 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of burglar and fire alarms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $75.68 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $69.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of burglar and fire alarms to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $375.6 million in 2017 to $476.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $429.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export burglar and fire alarms?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $357.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $119.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for burglar and fire alarms?
The HS code for burglar and fire alarms is subheading 8531.10. 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 8531 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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