Coaxial cable imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported coaxial cable worth $171.4 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $269.8 million.
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 | $171.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $146.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $269.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $148.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $127.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $147.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $155.0M | 14.3K t |
| 2017 | $148.8M | 15.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports coaxial cable from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Egypt (15%), Morocco (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+606% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.5M | 21% |
| Egypt | $25.9M | 15% |
| Morocco | $20.7M | 12% |
| United States | $20.1M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $17.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $3.4M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.75 per kg, 66% above the world average of $11.87. 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.
Coaxial cable exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $79.2 million of coaxial cable in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (14%), Germany (10%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 9.7% |
| France | $7.7M | 9.7% |
| Norway | $7.6M | 9.6% |
| Hong Kong | $6.7M | 8.5% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 5% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported coaxial cable worth $171.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 225 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($35.5 million), followed by Egypt (15%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.75 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $11.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coaxial cable to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148.8 million in 2017 to $171.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $269.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $164.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export coaxial cable?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $79.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $92.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. 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 8544 page.
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