Ignition magnetos and flywheels imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.1 million of ignition magnetos and flywheels in 2024 (120 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 15% 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 | $5.1M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 99 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 58 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 61 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 51 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 73 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 98 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ignition magnetos and flywheels from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.7M | 74% |
| Germany | $219K | 4.3% |
| China | $174K | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $148K | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $112K | 2.2% |
| India | $94K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $87K | 1.7% |
| Slovenia | $63K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $55K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $53K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.09 per kg, 203% above the world average of $13.91. 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.
Ignition magnetos and flywheels exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported ignition magnetos and flywheels worth $2.8 million (20 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (26%), Netherlands (17%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $738K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $474K | 17% |
| United States | $270K | 9.6% |
| India | $127K | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $124K | 4.4% |
| France | $120K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $98K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $66K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $63K | 2.3% |
| China | $58K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ignition magnetos and flywheels imports (HS 8511.20): 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 8511.20: Ignition or starting equipment: ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos and magnetic flywheels, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition magnetos and flywheels imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ignition magnetos and flywheels worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 190 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition magnetos and flywheels to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Germany (4%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition magnetos and flywheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.09 per kg in 2024, 203% above the world average of $13.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ignition magnetos and flywheels to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2020 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ignition magnetos and flywheels?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition magnetos and flywheels?
The HS code for ignition magnetos and flywheels is subheading 8511.20. 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 8511 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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