🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of electric motor: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported electric motor worth $1.68 billion (72.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of electric motor by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.68B | 72.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.79B | 75.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.48B | 85.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.30B | 77.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.12B | 74.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.52B | 101.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.38B | 99.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.09B | 156.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric motor from
The largest suppliers were United States (21%), Germany (18%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $350.1M | 21% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $309.6M | 19% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $257.4M | 15% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $127.6M | 7.6% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $80.1M | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $67.7M | 4% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $49.0M | 2.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $42.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $40.4M | 2.4% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $24.7M | 1.5% |
Types of electric motor under HS 8501
| 8501.10 | Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5W | 18% |
| 8501.31 | Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W | 17% |
| 8501.53 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW | 13% |
| 8501.52 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | 12% |
| 8501.62 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA | 10% |
| 8501.64 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA | 7.3% |
| 8501.61 | Generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output not exceeding 75kVA | 5.9% |
| 8501.32 | Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price of electric motor
The average declared value was about $23.12 per kg, 72% above the world average of $13.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports electric motor
The United Kingdom exported $923.0 million of electric motor in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), Germany (14%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $180.1M | 20% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $132.9M | 14% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $79.1M | 8.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $57.2M | 6.2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $49.9M | 5.4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $34.1M | 3.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $28.8M | 3.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $24.5M | 2.7% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $22.8M | 2.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $18.4M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Electric motor trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric motor worth $1.68 billion in 2024 (72.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import electric motor from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (21%), Germany (18%), China (15%).
What is the average import price of electric motor in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $23.12 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.41 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export electric motor?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported electric motor worth $923.0 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, Italy.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
Electric motor falls under HS heading 8501 (Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading electric motor with the United Kingdom?
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