High power three-phase motors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high power three-phase motors by the United Kingdom reached $216.2 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $216.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $245.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $170.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $125.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $90.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $72.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $75.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $53.9M | 7.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports high power three-phase motors from
The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), China (27%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+913% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $65.3M | 30% |
| China | $59.0M | 27% |
| France | $25.8M | 12% |
| United States | $13.1M | 6.1% |
| Finland | $10.1M | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $5.6M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $4.3M | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $4.2M | 2% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.47 per kg, 29% above the world average of $13.59. 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 three-phase motors exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of high power three-phase motors by the United Kingdom reached $114.8 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (35%), Germany (13%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $40.4M | 35% |
| Germany | $15.0M | 13% |
| United States | $10.1M | 8.8% |
| Japan | $7.6M | 6.7% |
| Slovakia | $6.1M | 5.3% |
| China | $3.0M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $2.8M | 2.5% |
| Norway | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| France | $1.9M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported high power three-phase motors worth $216.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($65.3 million), followed by China (27%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.47 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $13.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power three-phase motors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.9 million in 2017 to $216.2 million in 2024, an increase of 301%. The peak was 2023 at $245.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $131.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export high power three-phase motors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $114.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $101.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. 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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