🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of computer parts: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $1.40 billion of computer parts in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $2.42 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of computer parts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.40B | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.31B | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.51B | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.57B | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.97B | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.16B | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.42B | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.13B | 20.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports computer parts from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Taiwan (17%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $560.0M | 40% |
| Taiwan | $233.7M | 17% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $108.5M | 7.8% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $78.1M | 5.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $49.0M | 3.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $42.0M | 3% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $31.8M | 2.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $31.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $28.4M | 2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $23.1M | 1.7% |
Types of computer parts under HS 8473
| 8473.30 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471 | 92% |
| 8473.29 | Machinery: parts and accessories of the machines of item no. 8470.30. 8470.50 or 8470.90 (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) | 3.1% |
| 8473.40 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8472 | 2.9% |
| 8473.50 | Machines: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) equally suitable for use with machines of two or more of the… | 2% |
| 8473.21 | Calculating machines: parts and accessories of the electronic calculating machines of item no. 8470.10, 8470.21 or 8470.29 (other than covers… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8473.
Average import price of computer parts
The average declared value was about $100.51 per kg, 24% below the world average of $132.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports computer parts
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported computer parts worth $619.7 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (27%), Germany (19%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $165.6M | 27% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $115.6M | 19% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $56.6M | 9.1% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $49.0M | 7.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $23.4M | 3.8% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $23.1M | 3.7% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $22.0M | 3.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $16.7M | 2.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $11.7M | 1.9% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $10.5M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8473: Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 84.70 to 84.72.
Computer parts trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of computer parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported computer parts worth $1.40 billion in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import computer parts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (40%), Taiwan (17%), United States (8%).
What is the average import price of computer parts in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $100.51 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $132.75 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export computer parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported computer parts worth $619.7 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Germany, United States.
What is the HS code for computer parts?
Computer parts falls under HS heading 8473 (Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading computer parts with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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