Glass insulators imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.4 million of glass insulators in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 9% 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 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glass insulators from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.6M | 56% |
| France | $1.5M | 23% |
| China | $1.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $76K | 1.2% |
| United States | $71K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $33K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $13K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.90. 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.
Glass insulators exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of glass insulators by the United Kingdom reached $1.6 million in 2024 (5 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (40%), France (26%), United States (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $650K | 40% |
| France | $424K | 26% |
| United States | $97K | 6% |
| Thailand | $90K | 5.5% |
| India | $72K | 4.4% |
| Norway | $67K | 4.1% |
| China | $41K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $32K | 2% |
| Germany | $20K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom glass insulators imports (HS 8546.10): 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 8546.10: Electrical insulators: of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass insulators imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glass insulators worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass insulators to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by France (23%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $2.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass insulators to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export glass insulators?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass insulators?
The HS code for glass insulators is subheading 8546.10. 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 8546 page.
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