Cordless telephones imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cordless telephones by the United Kingdom reached $50.8 million in 2024 (720 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 210 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $89.4 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 | $50.8M | 720 t |
| 2023 | $69.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $75.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $75.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $85.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $78.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $80.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $89.4M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cordless telephones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.9M | 65% |
| Malaysia | $6.5M | 13% |
| Thailand | $3.4M | 6.7% |
| United States | $2.6M | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $809K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $602K | 1.2% |
| France | $515K | 1% |
| Spain | $354K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $319K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $70.50 per kg, close to the world average of $71.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cordless telephones exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $36.7 million of cordless telephones in 2024 (143 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 143 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (28%), Netherlands (18%), Ireland (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $10.3M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 19% |
| Ireland | $3.6M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| France | $684K | 1.9% |
| China | $673K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cordless telephones imports (HS 8517.11): 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 8517.11: Line telephone sets with cordless handsets.
Common questions
What is the value of cordless telephones imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cordless telephones worth $50.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 720 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 210 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply cordless telephones to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($32.9 million), followed by Malaysia (13%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of cordless telephones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $70.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $71.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cordless telephones to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.4 million in 2017 to $50.8 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $89.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cordless telephones?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $36.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cordless telephones?
The HS code for cordless telephones is subheading 8517.11. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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