Domestic cooking appliances imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of domestic cooking appliances by the United Kingdom reached $905.4 million in 2024 (136.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 226 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $905.4M | 136.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.05B | 149.7K t |
| 2022 | $917.7M | 131.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.03B | 155.5K t |
| 2020 | $786.0M | 126.5K t |
| 2019 | $736.9M | 124.1K t |
| 2018 | $760.6M | 127.8K t |
| 2017 | $704.3M | 124.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports domestic cooking appliances from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Turkey (17%), Germany (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $305.1M | 34% |
| Turkey | $153.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $142.6M | 16% |
| Poland | $118.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $57.1M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $54.5M | 6% |
| Romania | $13.0M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $11.8M | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $10.2M | 1.1% |
| France | $8.0M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.65 per kg, close to the world average of $7.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Domestic cooking appliances exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of domestic cooking appliances by the United Kingdom reached $68.4 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (28%), United States (19%), Australia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $19.3M | 28% |
| United States | $12.8M | 19% |
| Australia | $7.9M | 12% |
| France | $6.8M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 7% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $929K | 1.4% |
| China | $886K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $778K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom domestic cooking appliances imports (HS 8516.60): 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 8516.60: Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves).
Common questions
What is the value of domestic cooking appliances imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported domestic cooking appliances worth $905.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply domestic cooking appliances to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($305.1 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of domestic cooking appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of domestic cooking appliances to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $704.3 million in 2017 to $905.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $1.05 billion. Over 8 years the average was $861.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export domestic cooking appliances?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $68.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Australia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $837.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for domestic cooking appliances?
The HS code for domestic cooking appliances is subheading 8516.60. 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 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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