Electric irons imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric irons by the United Kingdom reached $70.2 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $97.6 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 | $70.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $78.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $81.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $77.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $87.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $92.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $94.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $97.6M | 5.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric irons from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.3M | 73% |
| France | $7.3M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $6.0M | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $3.5M | 5% |
| Hungary | $450K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $447K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $272K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $230K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $162K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $66K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.93 per kg, close to the world average of $11.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric irons exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of electric irons by the United Kingdom reached $2.9 million in 2024 (263 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.2M | 75% |
| United Arab Emirates | $157K | 5.5% |
| France | $80K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $46K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $43K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 1.4% |
| China | $37K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 1% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $23K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric irons imports (HS 8516.40): 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 8516.40: Smoothing irons: electric.
Common questions
What is the value of electric irons imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric irons worth $70.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 213 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric irons to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($51.3 million), followed by France (10%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric irons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.93 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $11.69 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 irons to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.6 million in 2017 to $70.2 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $97.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric irons?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $67.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric irons?
The HS code for electric irons is subheading 8516.40. 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.
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