Hydraulic control systems imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported hydraulic control systems worth $94.7 million (932 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $128.9 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 | $94.7M | 932 t |
| 2023 | $81.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $65.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $92.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $90.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $62.8M | 945 t |
| 2018 | $90.4M | 896 t |
| 2017 | $128.9M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hydraulic control systems from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $67.5M | 71% |
| United States | $9.3M | 9.8% |
| France | $5.1M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| China | $1.9M | 2% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $971K | 1% |
| Spain | $964K | 1% |
| India | $872K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $595K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $101.61 per kg, 85% above the world average of $54.94. 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.
Hydraulic control systems exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of hydraulic control systems by the United Kingdom reached $57.6 million in 2024 (261 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 136 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Germany (12%), China (10%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.7M | 12% |
| China | $6.0M | 10% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 8.3% |
| United States | $4.5M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 4% |
| France | $2.3M | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hydraulic control systems imports (HS 9032.81): 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 9032.81: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, hydraulic or pneumatic.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic control systems imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hydraulic control systems worth $94.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 932 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 210 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic control systems to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($67.5 million), followed by the United States (10%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic control systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $101.61 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $54.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydraulic control systems to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $128.9 million in 2017 to $94.7 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $128.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hydraulic control systems?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $57.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, China and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $37.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic control systems?
The HS code for hydraulic control systems is subheading 9032.81. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9032 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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