Industrial steam turbines (medium power) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of industrial steam turbines (medium power) by the United Kingdom reached $11.1 million in 2024 (181 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 53 countries. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.1M | 181 t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 451 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 73 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 30 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 424 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 83 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 144 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports industrial steam turbines (medium power) to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.2M | 65% |
| Iraq | $2.0M | 18% |
| Germany | $557K | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $285K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $221K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $207K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $198K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $157K | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $81K | 0.7% |
| United States | $59K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.20 per kg, 96% above the world average of $31.26. 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 steam turbines (medium power) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of industrial steam turbines (medium power) by the United Kingdom reached $3.4 million in 2024 (47 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), Italy (33%), Czech Republic (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 46% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 33% |
| Czech Republic | $597K | 18% |
| United States | $69K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $12K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial steam turbines (medium power) exports (HS 8406.82): 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 8406.82: Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, (for other than marine propulsion), of an output not exceeding 40MW.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial steam turbines (medium power) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported industrial steam turbines (medium power) worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 53 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial steam turbines (medium power) from the United Kingdom?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Iraq (18%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 980% on the year.
What is the average export price of industrial steam turbines (medium power) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $61.20 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $31.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of industrial steam turbines (medium power) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 372%. The peak was 2023 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import industrial steam turbines (medium power)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial steam turbines (medium power)?
The HS code for industrial steam turbines (medium power) is subheading 8406.82. 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 8406 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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