Engine alternators and generators imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $187.3 million of engine alternators and generators in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 222 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $187.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $189.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $168.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $142.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $135.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $180.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $200.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $199.3M | 15.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports engine alternators and generators from
Most of the value came from China (34%), France (16%), Poland (7%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.0M | 34% |
| France | $29.4M | 16% |
| Poland | $13.2M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $11.3M | 6% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 5.7% |
| United States | $10.6M | 5.7% |
| Hungary | $8.8M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $8.4M | 4.5% |
| Slovenia | $6.1M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $5.0M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.81 per kg, close to the world average of $15.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engine alternators and generators exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $57.8 million of engine alternators and generators in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (21%), Poland (10%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $12.3M | 21% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 8.8% |
| Brazil | $4.8M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 6.1% |
| United States | $3.4M | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $3.4M | 5.8% |
| France | $2.8M | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 4% |
| India | $2.2M | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom engine alternators and generators imports (HS 8511.50): 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 8511.50: Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine alternators and generators imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported engine alternators and generators worth $187.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine alternators and generators to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($63.0 million), followed by France (16%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine alternators and generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.81 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $15.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of engine alternators and generators to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $199.3 million in 2017 to $187.3 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $200.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $175.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export engine alternators and generators?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $57.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Poland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $129.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine alternators and generators?
The HS code for engine alternators and generators is subheading 8511.50. 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 8511 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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