🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of control instruments: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $992.2 million of control instruments in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $1.54 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of control instruments by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $992.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.10B | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.07B | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.25B | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.15B | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.54B | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.23B | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.40B | 13.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports control instruments to
The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), Germany (16%), France (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $197.6M | 20% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $154.3M | 16% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $50.5M | 5.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $48.9M | 4.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $37.0M | 3.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $36.1M | 3.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $34.6M | 3.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $31.9M | 3.2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $31.1M | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $29.9M | 3% |
Types of control instruments under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic | 72% |
| 9032.90 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, parts and accessories | 13% |
| 9032.10 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic type, thermostats | 7.2% |
| 9032.81 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, hydraulic or pneumatic | 5.8% |
| 9032.20 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, manostats | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average export price of control instruments
The average declared value was about $163.18 per kg, 148% above the world average of $65.93. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports control instruments
Imports of control instruments by the United Kingdom reached $910.3 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from United States (21%), Germany (20%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $191.4M | 21% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $180.8M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $151.9M | 17% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $65.0M | 7.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $32.5M | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $32.0M | 3.5% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $22.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $18.9M | 2.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $17.4M | 1.9% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $16.1M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Control instruments trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported control instruments worth $910.3 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import control instruments from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (21%), Germany (20%), China (17%).
What is the average import price of control instruments in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $95.46 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $65.93 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export control instruments?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported control instruments worth $992.2 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, France.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
Control instruments falls under HS heading 9032 (Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading control instruments with the United Kingdom?
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