Cash registers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cash registers worth $280.1 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 213 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $280.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $279.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $320.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $223.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $171.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $157.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $128.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $155.3M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cash registers from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Hungary (26%), Vietnam (18%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.5M | 29% |
| Hungary | $72.5M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $49.7M | 18% |
| Germany | $34.5M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $17.7M | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $5.6M | 2% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 1% |
| Mexico | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $2.1M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $96.83 per kg, close to the world average of $107.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cash registers exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cash registers worth $37.9 million (463 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (27%), Ireland (16%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+953% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.1M | 27% |
| Ireland | $6.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 11% |
| Denmark | $4.0M | 11% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| Norway | $1.5M | 4% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $876K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cash registers imports (HS 8470.50): 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 8470.50: Cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of cash registers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cash registers worth $280.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply cash registers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($80.5 million), followed by Hungary (26%) and Vietnam (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of cash registers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $96.83 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $107.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cash registers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $155.3 million in 2017 to $280.1 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $320.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $214.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cash registers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $37.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $242.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cash registers?
The HS code for cash registers is subheading 8470.50. 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 8470 page.
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