Evaporative air coolers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $17.1 million of evaporative air coolers in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 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 | $17.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports evaporative air coolers from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.0M | 70% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 9% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Australia | $788K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $591K | 3.5% |
| India | $230K | 1.3% |
| France | $164K | 1% |
| Ireland | $83K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $80K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $73K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.32 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Evaporative air coolers exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million of evaporative air coolers in 2024 (408 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Singapore alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $3.7M | 64% |
| Spain | $512K | 8.9% |
| Ireland | $291K | 5.1% |
| United States | $126K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $118K | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $114K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $85K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $75K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $64K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom evaporative air coolers imports (HS 8479.60): 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 8479.60: Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative air coolers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported evaporative air coolers worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative air coolers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporative air coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporative air coolers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export evaporative air coolers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Spain and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporative air coolers?
The HS code for evaporative air coolers is subheading 8479.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 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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