Gear boxes and speed changers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $540.7 million (27.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value rose 5% on 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 | $540.7M | 27.9K t |
| 2023 | $517.1M | 26.3K t |
| 2022 | $466.6M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $438.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2020 | $290.4M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $400.3M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $456.9M | 29.7K t |
| 2017 | $402.8M | 25.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports gear boxes and speed changers from
The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), Italy (18%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $141.3M | 26% |
| Italy | $94.8M | 18% |
| United States | $48.6M | 9% |
| Denmark | $31.3M | 5.8% |
| Hungary | $31.3M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $30.8M | 5.7% |
| France | $28.4M | 5.3% |
| India | $25.4M | 4.7% |
| China | $20.7M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $16.7M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.39 per kg, close to the world average of $17.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of gear boxes and speed changers by the United Kingdom reached $341.7 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (25%), United States (15%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+468% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $85.8M | 25% |
| United States | $51.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $32.5M | 9.5% |
| France | $13.7M | 4% |
| Canada | $12.8M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $10.4M | 3% |
| China | $9.9M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.1M | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $8.7M | 2.6% |
| Norway | $8.1M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $540.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($141.3 million), followed by Italy (18%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.39 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $17.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $402.8 million in 2017 to $540.7 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $439.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $341.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $199.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. 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 8483 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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