Isotopic separation equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of isotopic separation equipment by the United Kingdom reached $4.5 million in 2024 (46 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 116 countries for imports of this product. That is 73% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.5 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 | $4.5M | 46 t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 365 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 244 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 102 t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $469K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $350K | 9 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports isotopic separation equipment from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 81% |
| Germany | $526K | 12% |
| Ireland | $175K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $80K | 1.8% |
| France | $42K | 1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $96.86 per kg, 274% above the world average of $25.91. 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.
Isotopic separation equipment exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million of isotopic separation equipment in 2024 (6 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 60 countries for exports of this product. Netherlands alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $975K | 75% |
| South Africa | $122K | 9.3% |
| Portugal | $100K | 7.6% |
| Kuwait | $53K | 4% |
| United States | $27K | 2.1% |
| India | $6K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $5K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom isotopic separation equipment imports (HS 8401.20): 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 8401.20: Machinery and apparatus: for isotopic separation, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of isotopic separation equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported isotopic separation equipment worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 116 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply isotopic separation equipment to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Ireland (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of isotopic separation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $96.86 per kg in 2024, 274% above the world average of $25.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of isotopic separation equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $350 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export isotopic separation equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, South Africa and Portugal. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for isotopic separation equipment?
The HS code for isotopic separation equipment is subheading 8401.20. 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 8401 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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