Ceramic insulating fittings imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic insulating fittings by the United Kingdom reached $5.5 million in 2024 (115 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $5.5M | 115 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 96 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 148 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 213 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ceramic insulating fittings from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), China (30%), Austria (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 42% |
| China | $1.7M | 30% |
| Austria | $326K | 5.9% |
| United States | $262K | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $198K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $178K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $107K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $71K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $66K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $50K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.99 per kg, 95% above the world average of $24.60. 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.
Ceramic insulating fittings exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported ceramic insulating fittings worth $4.8 million (94 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (44%), Canada (8%), Bulgaria (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+753% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 44% |
| Canada | $404K | 8.3% |
| Bulgaria | $363K | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $333K | 6.9% |
| China | $307K | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $206K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $192K | 4% |
| Vietnam | $150K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $147K | 3% |
| Poland | $67K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ceramic insulating fittings imports (HS 8547.10): 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 8547.10: Insulating fittings: of ceramics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic insulating fittings imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ceramic insulating fittings worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic insulating fittings to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (30%) and Austria (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.99 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $24.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic insulating fittings to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ceramic insulating fittings?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Bulgaria. That compares with imports of $5.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for ceramic insulating fittings?
The HS code for ceramic insulating fittings is subheading 8547.10. 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 8547 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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