🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of electric appliance: 2024 trade data
Imports of electric appliance by the United Kingdom reached $580.9 million in 2024 (46.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of electric appliance by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $580.9M | 46.2K t |
| 2023 | $442.1M | 28.9K t |
| 2022 | $486.3M | 32.5K t |
| 2021 | $536.0M | 40.7K t |
| 2020 | $626.2M | 36.4K t |
| 2019 | $427.4M | 29.2K t |
| 2018 | $434.0M | 31.9K t |
| 2017 | $421.0M | 32.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric appliance from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $400.2M | 69% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $49.2M | 8.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $24.2M | 4.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $22.8M | 3.9% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $22.5M | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $14.7M | 2.5% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $8.5M | 1.5% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $8.2M | 1.4% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $4.4M | 0.8% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $4.3M | 0.8% |
Types of electric appliance under HS 8509
| 8509.80 | Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509 | 63% |
| 8509.40 | Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors, with self-contained electric motor | 34% |
| 8509.90 | Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: parts for the appliances of heading no. 8509 | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8509.
Average import price of electric appliance
The average declared value was about $12.58 per kg, close to the world average of $15.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports electric appliance
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported electric appliance worth $54.0 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (34%), Netherlands (9%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+608% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $18.5M | 34% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.9M | 9.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.3M | 6.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.7M | 5% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $2.1M | 4% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $1.3M | 2.5% |
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 8509: Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08..
Electric appliance trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of electric appliance imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric appliance worth $580.9 million in 2024 (46.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import electric appliance from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (69%), Germany (8%), France (4%).
What is the average import price of electric appliance in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $12.58 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $15.11 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export electric appliance?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported electric appliance worth $54.0 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Netherlands, Germany.
What is the HS code for electric appliance?
Electric appliance falls under HS heading 8509 (Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading electric appliance with the United Kingdom?
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