Electric kitchen appliances imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $366.2 million of electric kitchen appliances in 2024 (26.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 33% 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 | $366.2M | 26.1K t |
| 2023 | $275.4M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $307.2M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $290.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $414.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $261.2M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $244.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $240.0M | 15.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric kitchen appliances from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $231.5M | 63% |
| Germany | $47.2M | 13% |
| Hungary | $22.4M | 6.1% |
| France | $18.3M | 5% |
| Italy | $11.3M | 3.1% |
| United States | $9.2M | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $7.2M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $4.4M | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $4.3M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.9M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.04 per kg, 32% below the world average of $20.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric kitchen appliances exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported electric kitchen appliances worth $35.1 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (34%), Netherlands (12%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $12.0M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 8.5% |
| Israel | $2.0M | 5.7% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| China | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $652K | 1.9% |
| France | $588K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric kitchen appliances imports (HS 8509.80): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of electric kitchen appliances imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric kitchen appliances worth $366.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 218 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric kitchen appliances to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($231.5 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Hungary (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric kitchen appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.04 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $20.72 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 kitchen appliances to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $240.0 million in 2017 to $366.2 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2020 at $414.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $300.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric kitchen appliances?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $35.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $331.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric kitchen appliances?
The HS code for electric kitchen appliances is subheading 8509.80. 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 8509 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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