Insulators (other materials) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insulators (other materials) by the United Kingdom reached $32.3 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $44.5 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 | $32.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $31.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $41.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $44.5M | 12.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports insulators (other materials) from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), China (18%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.8M | 27% |
| China | $5.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 12% |
| United States | $3.3M | 10% |
| France | $1.6M | 5% |
| India | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $941K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $843K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $586K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.53 per kg, close to the world average of $12.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Insulators (other materials) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of insulators (other materials) by the United Kingdom reached $31.4 million in 2024 (1,000 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), India (10%), Libya (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.7M | 18% |
| India | $3.3M | 10% |
| Libya | $2.3M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 6.2% |
| China | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| France | $965K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $898K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom insulators (other materials) imports (HS 8546.90): 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 8546.90: Electrical insulators: other than of glass and ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of insulators (other materials) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported insulators (other materials) worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulators (other materials) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulators (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.53 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulators (other materials) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.5 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $44.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export insulators (other materials)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $31.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and Libya. That compares with imports of $32.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for insulators (other materials)?
The HS code for insulators (other materials) is subheading 8546.90. 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 8546 page.
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