Industrial specialty vacuums imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $42.3 million of industrial specialty vacuums in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $65.4 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 | $42.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $42.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $54.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $42.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $55.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $59.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $65.4M | 7.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports industrial specialty vacuums from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.3M | 57% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 8.9% |
| Romania | $3.3M | 7.9% |
| Hungary | $2.7M | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $454K | 1.1% |
| United States | $431K | 1% |
| France | $230K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $213K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.22 per kg, close to the world average of $10.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial specialty vacuums exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $9.2 million of industrial specialty vacuums in 2024 (523 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (19%), Netherlands (15%), France (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.8M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 15% |
| France | $1.3M | 14% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 12% |
| Ireland | $954K | 10% |
| Australia | $378K | 4.1% |
| United States | $260K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $175K | 1.9% |
| China | $152K | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $135K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial specialty vacuums imports (HS 8508.19): 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 8508.19: Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial specialty vacuums imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported industrial specialty vacuums worth $42.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial specialty vacuums to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial specialty vacuums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.22 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $10.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial specialty vacuums to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.4 million in 2017 to $42.3 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $65.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export industrial specialty vacuums?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $33.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial specialty vacuums?
The HS code for industrial specialty vacuums is subheading 8508.19. 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 8508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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