Electric water heaters imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric water heaters by the United Kingdom reached $160.6 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 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 | $160.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $152.3M | 11.8K t |
| 2022 | $178.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $176.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $154.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $153.0M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $158.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2017 | $146.2M | 13.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric water heaters from
China alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $96.8M | 60% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 7% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 5% |
| United States | $5.4M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $5.2M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $4.7M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $4.3M | 2.7% |
| Norway | $4.3M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| France | $2.8M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.25 per kg, 74% above the world average of $7.63. 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.
Electric water heaters exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of electric water heaters by the United Kingdom reached $76.5 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. Most of it went to Ireland (45%), Netherlands (8%), United States (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $34.8M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 8% |
| United States | $4.5M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 4.4% |
| France | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 3.5% |
| Norway | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | $1.5M | 2% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric water heaters worth $160.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 222 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($96.8 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.25 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $7.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric water heaters to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $146.2 million in 2017 to $160.6 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $178.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $159.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric water heaters?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $76.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $84.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. 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?
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