Evaporative coolers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported evaporative coolers worth $197.6 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more 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 | $197.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $180.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $182.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $183.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $87.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $103.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $122.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $150.0M | 9.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports evaporative coolers from
The largest suppliers were Japan (22%), Germany (18%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $44.0M | 22% |
| Germany | $34.6M | 18% |
| China | $22.7M | 12% |
| Italy | $16.4M | 8.3% |
| Denmark | $14.7M | 7.4% |
| Sweden | $13.7M | 6.9% |
| United States | $12.0M | 6.1% |
| Thailand | $9.1M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.56 per kg, close to the world average of $15.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Evaporative coolers exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $72.5 million of evaporative coolers in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Ireland (44%), France (14%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $31.8M | 44% |
| France | $10.2M | 14% |
| United States | $7.1M | 9.8% |
| Norway | $4.9M | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $4.8M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.1M | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $909K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $883K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $587K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom evaporative coolers imports (HS 8415.83): 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 8415.83: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative coolers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported evaporative coolers worth $197.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative coolers to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($44.0 million), followed by Germany (18%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporative coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.56 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $15.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporative coolers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $150.0 million in 2017 to $197.6 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $151.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export evaporative coolers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $72.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $125.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporative coolers?
The HS code for evaporative coolers is subheading 8415.83. 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 8415 page.
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