Chain part imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chain part by the United Kingdom reached $8.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 42% on 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 | $8.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 743 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 905 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 886 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 728 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chain part from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Germany (13%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 43% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 13% |
| United States | $1.0M | 12% |
| Japan | $612K | 7.3% |
| India | $391K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $358K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $345K | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $151K | 1.8% |
| France | $99K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $91K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, close to the world average of $5.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chain part exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of chain part by the United Kingdom reached $3.8 million in 2024 (286 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Hungary (16%), Colombia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+945% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $702K | 19% |
| Hungary | $607K | 16% |
| Colombia | $361K | 9.6% |
| Germany | $239K | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $231K | 6.1% |
| Australia | $219K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $119K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $114K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $111K | 3% |
| Philippines | $99K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom chain part imports (HS 7315.19): 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 7315.19: Chain: articulated link parts, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of chain part imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chain part worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply chain part to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of chain part per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chain part to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export chain part?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Hungary and Colombia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chain part?
The HS code for chain part is subheading 7315.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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