Industrial robots imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $145.6 million of industrial robots in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 16% from 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 | $145.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $174.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $125.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $103.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $103.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $96.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $97.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $98.6M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports industrial robots from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (13%), Italy (13%), Denmark (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $19.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $18.3M | 13% |
| Denmark | $15.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 8.9% |
| United States | $9.9M | 6.8% |
| France | $8.8M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $8.3M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 5.5% |
| Finland | $7.8M | 5.4% |
| China | $7.2M | 5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.02 per kg, 32% above the world average of $28.82. 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.
Industrial robots exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of industrial robots by the United Kingdom reached $98.8 million in 2024 (871 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (42%), Ireland (6%), France (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41.6M | 42% |
| Ireland | $6.2M | 6.2% |
| France | $6.0M | 6% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 6% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $4.2M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 4.1% |
| India | $3.8M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial robots imports (HS 8479.50): 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 8479.50: Machinery and mechanical appliances: industrial robots, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial robots imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported industrial robots worth $145.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 176 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial robots to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Denmark (11%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial robots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.02 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $28.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial robots to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $98.6 million in 2017 to $145.6 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $174.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export industrial robots?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $98.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $46.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial robots?
The HS code for industrial robots is subheading 8479.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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