Insulating fittings (other materials) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $16.6 million of insulating fittings (other materials) in 2024 (793 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% 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 | $16.6M | 793 t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 807 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 851 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 785 t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 614 t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 820 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports insulating fittings (other materials) from
Most of the value came from United States (19%), China (14%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.2M | 19% |
| China | $2.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 11% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| France | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $858K | 5.2% |
| Croatia | $536K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $528K | 3.2% |
| India | $515K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.98 per kg, 118% above the world average of $9.64. 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.
Insulating fittings (other materials) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of insulating fittings (other materials) by the United Kingdom reached $14.8 million in 2024 (570 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (16%), Denmark (8%), Qatar (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 16% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 8.3% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 6.8% |
| Vietnam | $876K | 5.9% |
| United States | $827K | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $804K | 5.5% |
| France | $747K | 5.1% |
| Ghana | $456K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $429K | 2.9% |
| India | $419K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom insulating fittings (other materials) imports (HS 8547.90): 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 8547.90: Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings (other materials) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 793 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings (other materials) to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.98 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $9.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insulating fittings (other materials) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2017 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export insulating fittings (other materials)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Denmark and Qatar. That compares with imports of $16.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings (other materials)?
The HS code for insulating fittings (other materials) is subheading 8547.90. 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 8547 page.
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