Low voltage cable (no connectors) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low voltage cable (no connectors) by the United Kingdom reached $1.73 billion in 2024 (244.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 5% more than in 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 | $1.73B | 244.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.65B | 238.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.67B | 241.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.72B | 265.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.09B | 221.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 242.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.30B | 245.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.18B | 241.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports low voltage cable (no connectors) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (38%), Egypt (16%), China (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $661.8M | 38% |
| Egypt | $282.1M | 16% |
| China | $180.0M | 10% |
| Italy | $72.7M | 4.2% |
| Greece | $64.9M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $60.9M | 3.5% |
| France | $54.5M | 3.2% |
| India | $53.8M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $44.5M | 2.6% |
| United States | $38.0M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.09 per kg, close to the world average of $8.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low voltage cable (no connectors) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of low voltage cable (no connectors) by the United Kingdom reached $447.2 million in 2024 (31.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (13%), Germany (9%), Hong Kong (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $56.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $41.8M | 9.4% |
| Hong Kong | $35.9M | 8% |
| France | $29.9M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $28.4M | 6.4% |
| United States | $22.7M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.7M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18.4M | 4.1% |
| China | $13.1M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $12.7M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom low voltage cable (no connectors) imports (HS 8544.49): 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 8544.49: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable (no connectors) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $1.73 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 223 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable (no connectors) to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($661.8 million), followed by Egypt (16%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable (no connectors) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $8.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage cable (no connectors) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.18 billion in 2017 to $1.73 billion in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.44 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export low voltage cable (no connectors)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $447.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.29 billion a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors)?
The HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors) is subheading 8544.49. 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 8544 page.
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