Electric space heating systems imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric space heating systems by the United Kingdom reached $248.1 million in 2024 (33.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 209 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $248.1M | 33.9K t |
| 2023 | $250.7M | 37.0K t |
| 2022 | $279.1M | 37.1K t |
| 2021 | $292.1M | 43.0K t |
| 2020 | $165.5M | 27.1K t |
| 2019 | $200.7M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $206.6M | 31.8K t |
| 2017 | $191.5M | 14.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric space heating systems from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $163.0M | 66% |
| Spain | $21.8M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $12.0M | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $6.8M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 1.7% |
| France | $4.2M | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| United States | $2.6M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.32 per kg, 24% below the world average of $9.67, 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 space heating systems exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $59.5 million of electric space heating systems in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Sweden (21%), Ireland (18%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $12.2M | 21% |
| Ireland | $10.4M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $6.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 7.1% |
| France | $4.1M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| United States | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Norway | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric space heating systems imports (HS 8516.29): 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 8516.29: Heating apparatus: electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators).
Common questions
What is the value of electric space heating systems imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric space heating systems worth $248.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric space heating systems to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($163.0 million), followed by Spain (9%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric space heating systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.32 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $9.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric space heating systems to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $191.5 million in 2017 to $248.1 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $292.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $229.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric space heating systems?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $59.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $188.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric space heating systems?
The HS code for electric space heating systems is subheading 8516.29. 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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