Color television sets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of color television sets by the United Kingdom reached $1.71 billion in 2024 (70.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 223 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $2.27 billion.
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 | $1.71B | 70.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.69B | 68.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.16B | 79.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.03B | 63.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.27B | 86.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.10B | 76.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.25B | 73.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.04B | 65.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports color television sets from
The largest suppliers were Poland (33%), Slovakia (23%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $571.8M | 33% |
| Slovakia | $394.3M | 23% |
| Turkey | $230.8M | 14% |
| China | $205.8M | 12% |
| Hungary | $192.8M | 11% |
| Slovenia | $56.1M | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $40.0M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $7.8M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $1.8M | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.17 per kg, close to the world average of $23.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Color television sets exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported color television sets worth $37.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (42%), Netherlands (13%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $15.8M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 8.2% |
| France | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 4.5% |
| Israel | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Ghana | $958K | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $508K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $473K | 1.3% |
| United States | $457K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom color television sets imports (HS 8528.72): 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 8528.72: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Common questions
What is the value of color television sets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported color television sets worth $1.71 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply color television sets to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($571.8 million), followed by Slovakia (23%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of color television sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.17 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $23.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of color television sets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.04 billion in 2017 to $1.71 billion in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $2.27 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.03 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export color television sets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $37.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.68 billion a year.
What is the HS code for color television sets?
The HS code for color television sets is subheading 8528.72. 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 8528 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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