High power DC motors exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported high power dc motors worth $6.2 million (435 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 68% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 435 t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 699 t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 636 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 609 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 437 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 764 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 777 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 560 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports high power dc motors to
Most of it went to South Korea (33%), Singapore (12%), Ireland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 33% |
| Singapore | $759K | 12% |
| Ireland | $527K | 8.5% |
| Australia | $514K | 8.3% |
| Jamaica | $514K | 8.3% |
| Malaysia | $405K | 6.5% |
| New Zealand | $273K | 4.4% |
| United States | $203K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $140K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $81K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.27 per kg, 23% above the world average of $11.57. 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.
High power DC motors imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported high power dc motors worth $3.7 million (231 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were United States (32%), Ireland (19%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 32% |
| Ireland | $694K | 19% |
| Germany | $341K | 9.3% |
| China | $322K | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $322K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $174K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $171K | 4.6% |
| Austria | $126K | 3.4% |
| Slovenia | $94K | 2.6% |
| France | $80K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high power dc motors exports (HS 8501.34): 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 8501.34: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 375kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power dc motors exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported high power dc motors worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 435 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 106 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries buy high power dc motors from the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Singapore (12%) and Ireland (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average export price of high power dc motors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.27 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $11.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of high power dc motors from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2023 at $19.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import high power dc motors?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power dc motors?
The HS code for high power dc motors is subheading 8501.34. 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?
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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