Electrical machinery parts (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical machinery parts (other) by the United Kingdom reached $45.0 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $59.5 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 | $45.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $44.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $49.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $51.8M | 639 t |
| 2019 | $53.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $54.8M | 721 t |
| 2017 | $59.5M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electrical machinery parts (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), United States (13%), Ireland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 16% |
| United States | $5.8M | 13% |
| Ireland | $5.7M | 13% |
| France | $4.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 9.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 5.5% |
| Philippines | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, 85% below the world average of $26.33, 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.
Electrical machinery parts (other) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported electrical machinery parts (other) worth $31.9 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (16%), Spain (15%), Pakistan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.2M | 16% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $4.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| France | $1.3M | 4% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| China | $973K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $937K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $876K | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $805K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electrical machinery parts (other) imports (HS 8548.90): 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 8548.90: Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus: n.e.c. in chapter 85.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery parts (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electrical machinery parts (other) worth $45.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery parts (other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Ireland (13%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery parts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $26.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery parts (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.5 million in 2017 to $45.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $59.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electrical machinery parts (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $31.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Spain and Pakistan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery parts (other)?
The HS code for electrical machinery parts (other) is subheading 8548.90. 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 8548 page.
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