High voltage switches imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported high voltage switches worth $97.4 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. Value rose 78% on 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 | $97.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $54.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $51.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $49.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $48.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $35.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $75.7M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports high voltage switches from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (50%), Italy (21%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $48.2M | 50% |
| Italy | $20.0M | 21% |
| France | $9.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| China | $2.5M | 2.6% |
| United States | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.65 per kg, close to the world average of $25.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage switches exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of high voltage switches by the United Kingdom reached $28.1 million in 2024 (652 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), Denmark (16%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.8M | 24% |
| Denmark | $4.6M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| China | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $928K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $559K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $554K | 2% |
| India | $545K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high voltage switches imports (HS 8535.30): 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 8535.30: Electrical apparatus: isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switches imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported high voltage switches worth $97.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 206 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switches to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($48.2 million), followed by Italy (21%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.65 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $25.39 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 voltage switches to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.7 million in 2017 to $97.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export high voltage switches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $28.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Denmark and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $69.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switches?
The HS code for high voltage switches is subheading 8535.30. 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.
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