High voltage cable imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $719.7 million of high voltage cable in 2024 (87.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 25% more than in 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 | $719.7M | 87.7K t |
| 2023 | $575.8M | 73.1K t |
| 2022 | $553.7M | 67.6K t |
| 2021 | $769.2M | 91.8K t |
| 2020 | $423.3M | 52.5K t |
| 2019 | $510.6M | 63.7K t |
| 2018 | $581.5M | 68.7K t |
| 2017 | $645.1M | 83.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports high voltage cable from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (14%), Greece (14%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $104.2M | 15% |
| Greece | $103.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $70.3M | 9.8% |
| Poland | $70.1M | 9.7% |
| South Korea | $54.9M | 7.6% |
| Egypt | $50.9M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $45.8M | 6.4% |
| United States | $31.9M | 4.4% |
| Finland | $31.5M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $29.6M | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.20 per kg, close to the world average of $7.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage cable exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $186.8 million of high voltage cable in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Germany (12%), Netherlands (12%), Norway (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $22.9M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $21.9M | 12% |
| Norway | $17.1M | 9.1% |
| Egypt | $14.3M | 7.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.1M | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $9.9M | 5.3% |
| France | $8.6M | 4.6% |
| Australia | $8.2M | 4.4% |
| United States | $7.9M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.8M | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high voltage cable imports (HS 8544.60): 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 8544.60: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage cable imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported high voltage cable worth $719.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage cable to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($104.2 million), followed by Greece (14%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.85 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 voltage cable to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $645.1 million in 2017 to $719.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $769.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $597.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export high voltage cable?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $186.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $532.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage cable?
The HS code for high voltage cable is subheading 8544.60. 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 8544 page.
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