Caster wheels imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $35.9 million of caster wheels in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 216 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% 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 | $35.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $37.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $29.5M | 7.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports caster wheels from
Most of the value came from China (42%), United States (13%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 42% |
| United States | $4.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 9.4% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| France | $1.8M | 5% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| India | $878K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $767K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, close to the world average of $5.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Caster wheels exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of caster wheels by the United Kingdom reached $12.4 million in 2024 (938 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (17%), Spain (10%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 17% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 10% |
| France | $1.2M | 9.9% |
| United States | $1.1M | 9% |
| Ireland | $934K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $530K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $524K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $399K | 3.2% |
| China | $379K | 3.1% |
| Estonia | $377K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom caster wheels imports (HS 8302.20): 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 8302.20: Castors: with mountings, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of caster wheels imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported caster wheels worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 216 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply caster wheels to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of caster wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $5.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of caster wheels to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.5 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export caster wheels?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Spain and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for caster wheels?
The HS code for caster wheels is subheading 8302.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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