High capacity AC alternators imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high capacity ac alternators by the United Kingdom reached $121.8 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $287.3 million.
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 | $121.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $158.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $68.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $103.3M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $287.3M | 35.3K t |
| 2018 | $195.9M | 29.3K t |
| 2017 | $54.3M | 17.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports high capacity ac alternators from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), Spain (15%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $38.5M | 32% |
| Spain | $18.1M | 15% |
| China | $15.4M | 13% |
| Romania | $8.9M | 7.3% |
| Finland | $6.5M | 5.4% |
| France | $5.4M | 4.5% |
| Austria | $5.3M | 4.4% |
| Denmark | $4.9M | 4% |
| Estonia | $3.4M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $3.3M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.78 per kg, close to the world average of $10.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High capacity AC alternators exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $39.2 million of high capacity ac alternators in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (20%), Ecuador (16%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.7M | 20% |
| Ecuador | $6.2M | 16% |
| United States | $4.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 9.8% |
| Denmark | $2.4M | 6.2% |
| India | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 3% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| France | $990K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $905K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported high capacity ac alternators worth $121.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 205 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by Spain (15%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 829% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.78 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $10.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.3 million in 2017 to $121.8 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2019 at $287.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $130.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export high capacity ac alternators?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $39.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Ecuador and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $82.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. 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 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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