High voltage circuit breakers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $29.8 million of high voltage circuit breakers in 2024 (973 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $83.9 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 | $29.8M | 973 t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 757 t |
| 2021 | $83.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 927 t |
| 2018 | $27.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports high voltage circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from France (25%), United States (21%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.3M | 25% |
| United States | $6.3M | 21% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 19% |
| Sweden | $4.3M | 15% |
| China | $3.1M | 10% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 7.9% |
| Ireland | $263K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $126K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $94K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $82K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.62 per kg, 34% above the world average of $22.90. 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.
High voltage circuit breakers exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported high voltage circuit breakers worth $4.1 million (37 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (24%), Antigua and Barbuda (22%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 24% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $918K | 22% |
| Germany | $442K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $237K | 5.8% |
| Qatar | $237K | 5.8% |
| United States | $132K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $108K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $84K | 2% |
| Sweden | $70K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $63K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high voltage circuit breakers imports (HS 8535.29): 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 8535.29: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage circuit breakers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported high voltage circuit breakers worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 973 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage circuit breakers to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.62 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $22.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage circuit breakers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $83.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export high voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Antigua and Barbuda and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $25.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for high voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.29. 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 8535 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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