Low power electric motors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported low power electric motors worth $296.1 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 9% from 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 | $296.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $326.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $279.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $298.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $250.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $317.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $296.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $277.2M | 8.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports low power electric motors from
Most of the value came from China (20%), Germany (17%), Switzerland (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.9M | 20% |
| Germany | $49.0M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $45.7M | 15% |
| United States | $28.2M | 9.5% |
| France | $14.2M | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $11.6M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $10.6M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $10.6M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $8.0M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $7.1M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.42 per kg, 25% above the world average of $27.63. 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.
Low power electric motors exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported low power electric motors worth $98.1 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Germany (13%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $13.1M | 13% |
| France | $8.4M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 5.7% |
| Ireland | $5.5M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 3.3% |
| China | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| India | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $2.8M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom low power electric motors imports (HS 8501.10): 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 8501.10: Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5W.
Common questions
What is the value of low power electric motors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported low power electric motors worth $296.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply low power electric motors to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($59.9 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Switzerland (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of low power electric motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.42 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $27.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low power electric motors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $277.2 million in 2017 to $296.1 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $326.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $292.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export low power electric motors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $98.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $198.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for low power electric motors?
The HS code for low power electric motors is subheading 8501.10. 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 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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