Industrial X-ray equipment exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $387.4 million of industrial x-ray equipment in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 123 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $387.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $316.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $271.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $244.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $185.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $229.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $253.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $248.5M | 3.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports industrial x-ray equipment to
Most of it went to Mexico (25%), United States (13%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $97.1M | 25% |
| United States | $51.3M | 13% |
| China | $34.7M | 9% |
| Taiwan | $20.0M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $18.6M | 4.8% |
| France | $15.8M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.5M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $9.1M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $7.8M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $127.37 per kg, 36% above the world average of $93.54. 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 X-ray equipment imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of industrial x-ray equipment by the United Kingdom reached $95.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. Most of the value came from United States (49%), Germany (8%), Slovakia (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $46.7M | 49% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 8.4% |
| Slovakia | $7.1M | 7.5% |
| Malaysia | $5.5M | 5.8% |
| China | $4.1M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| India | $2.0M | 2% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial x-ray equipment exports (HS 9022.19): 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 9022.19: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial x-ray equipment exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported industrial x-ray equipment worth $387.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 123 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial x-ray equipment from the United Kingdom?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($97.1 million), followed by the United States (13%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average export price of industrial x-ray equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $127.37 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $93.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of industrial x-ray equipment from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $248.5 million in 2017 to $387.4 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $267.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import industrial x-ray equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $95.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and Slovakia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $291.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial x-ray equipment?
The HS code for industrial x-ray equipment is subheading 9022.19. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9022 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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