Industrial brush imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $26.4 million of industrial brush in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 10% 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 | $26.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports industrial brush from
Most of the value came from Germany (37%), China (17%), Poland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.9M | 37% |
| China | $4.4M | 17% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 10% |
| United States | $2.3M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Estonia | $549K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $416K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $412K | 1.6% |
| France | $322K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.74 per kg, close to the world average of $13.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial brush exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $14.5 million of industrial brush in 2024 (536 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (18%), United States (14%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+419% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.6M | 18% |
| United States | $2.0M | 14% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $731K | 5% |
| France | $702K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $678K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $640K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $306K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $292K | 2% |
| Sweden | $275K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial brush imports (HS 9603.50): 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 9603.50: Brushes: constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial brush imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported industrial brush worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial brush to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by China (17%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial brush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial brush to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export industrial brush?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial brush?
The HS code for industrial brush is subheading 9603.50. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 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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