Electric hand dryers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $18.2 million of electric hand dryers in 2024 (855 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 190 countries. That is 21% more than in 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 | $18.2M | 855 t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 807 t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 920 t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 907 t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 518 t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 453 t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 555 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric hand dryers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 60% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 7.6% |
| United States | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| Malaysia | $906K | 5% |
| Spain | $605K | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $581K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $237K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $61K | 0.3% |
| France | $60K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.29 per kg, close to the world average of $18.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric hand dryers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of electric hand dryers by the United Kingdom reached $2.6 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. Most of it went to Belgium (13%), Saudi Arabia (13%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $351K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $337K | 13% |
| United States | $294K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $218K | 8.4% |
| Ireland | $208K | 8% |
| France | $183K | 7% |
| Qatar | $102K | 3.9% |
| India | $76K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $73K | 2.8% |
| Ghana | $53K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric hand dryers imports (HS 8516.33): 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 8516.33: Hand-drying apparatus: electro-thermic.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand dryers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric hand dryers worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 855 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 190 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand dryers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Taiwan (11%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand dryers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.29 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $18.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric hand dryers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric hand dryers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Saudi Arabia and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand dryers?
The HS code for electric hand dryers is subheading 8516.33. 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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