🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of electronics parts: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $957.3 million of electronics parts in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of electronics parts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $957.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $962.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $774.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $678.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $697.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $713.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $746.8M | 12.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electronics parts from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (19%), Japan (15%), China (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $183.0M | 19% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $148.0M | 16% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $139.3M | 15% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $126.1M | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $75.5M | 7.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $39.5M | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $31.9M | 3.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $29.4M | 3.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $28.1M | 2.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $16.0M | 1.7% |
Types of electronics parts under HS 8529
| 8529.90 | Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | 79% |
| 8529.10 | Reception and transmission apparatus: aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8529.
Average import price of electronics parts
The average declared value was about $107.20 per kg, 61% above the world average of $66.52. 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 electronics parts
The United Kingdom exported $561.6 million of electronics parts in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (24%), Slovakia (11%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $136.3M | 24% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $60.1M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $59.9M | 11% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $41.4M | 7.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $30.8M | 5.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $24.7M | 4.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $21.2M | 3.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $15.5M | 2.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $14.6M | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $12.0M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 8529: Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528.
Electronics parts trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of electronics parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electronics parts worth $957.3 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import electronics parts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Vietnam (19%), Japan (15%), China (15%).
What is the average import price of electronics parts in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $107.20 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $66.52 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export electronics parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported electronics parts worth $561.6 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Slovakia, Germany.
What is the HS code for electronics parts?
Electronics parts falls under HS heading 8529 (Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading electronics parts with the United Kingdom?
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