🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of laboratory balances: 2024 trade data
Imports of laboratory balances by the United Kingdom reached $16.1 million in 2024 (107 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 198 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of laboratory balances by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.1M | 107 t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 122 t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 107 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 188 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 174 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports laboratory balances from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Switzerland (22%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.8M | 24% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $3.6M | 22% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.0M | 19% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.6M | 16% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $564K | 3.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $502K | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $426K | 2.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $405K | 2.5% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $176K | 1.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $150K | 0.9% |
Average import price of laboratory balances
The average declared value was about $150.45 per kg, 37% above the world average of $110.07. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports laboratory balances
Exports of laboratory balances by the United Kingdom reached $11.6 million in 2024 (37 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 114 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $6.6M | 57% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.2M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $564K | 4.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $458K | 4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $438K | 3.8% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $229K | 2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $180K | 1.6% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $143K | 1.2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $142K | 1.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $118K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9016: Balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights.
Laboratory balances trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of laboratory balances imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported laboratory balances worth $16.1 million in 2024 (107 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import laboratory balances from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (24%), Switzerland (22%), China (19%).
What is the average import price of laboratory balances in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $150.45 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $110.07 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export laboratory balances?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported laboratory balances worth $11.6 million in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Netherlands, China.
What is the HS code for laboratory balances?
Laboratory balances falls under HS heading 9016 (Balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading laboratory balances with the United Kingdom?
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