Industrial heating equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported industrial heating equipment worth $25.3 million (623 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 194 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 32% 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 | $25.3M | 623 t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 272 t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 339 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 264 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 299 t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 334 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports industrial heating equipment from
The largest suppliers were United States (30%), South Korea (19%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.6M | 30% |
| South Korea | $4.8M | 19% |
| France | $3.9M | 15% |
| Norway | $2.2M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $755K | 3% |
| Sweden | $452K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $269K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.55 per kg, close to the world average of $47.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial heating equipment exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported industrial heating equipment worth $21.3 million (541 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 107 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to China (20%), United States (14%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 20% |
| United States | $2.9M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 13% |
| Qatar | $2.1M | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $865K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $724K | 3.4% |
| Romania | $715K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $621K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $612K | 2.9% |
| France | $597K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial heating equipment imports (HS 8514.40): 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 8514.40: Heating equipment: for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss, industrial or laboratory, other than furnaces and ovens.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial heating equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported industrial heating equipment worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 623 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial heating equipment to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial heating equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.55 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $47.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial heating equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export industrial heating equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $21.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and Saudi Arabia. That compares with imports of $25.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for industrial heating equipment?
The HS code for industrial heating equipment is subheading 8514.40. 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 8514 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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