Low voltage cable with connectors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $825.6 million of low voltage cable with connectors in 2024 (39.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. 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 | $825.6M | 39.9K t |
| 2023 | $788.1M | 30.6K t |
| 2022 | $856.5M | 38.1K t |
| 2021 | $772.3M | 38.9K t |
| 2020 | $655.3M | 32.4K t |
| 2019 | $705.7M | 37.1K t |
| 2018 | $767.4M | 39.6K t |
| 2017 | $733.1M | 40.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports low voltage cable with connectors from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), United States (9%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $345.9M | 42% |
| United States | $70.5M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $43.8M | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $41.9M | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $31.6M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $26.1M | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $20.3M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $20.3M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $18.2M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $16.5M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.70 per kg, close to the world average of $25.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low voltage cable with connectors exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of low voltage cable with connectors by the United Kingdom reached $445.1 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), Germany (10%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $65.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $43.6M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $36.4M | 8.2% |
| Norway | $31.0M | 7% |
| France | $29.8M | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $21.8M | 4.9% |
| Ireland | $19.1M | 4.3% |
| Australia | $13.5M | 3% |
| China | $12.5M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $12.5M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom low voltage cable with connectors imports (HS 8544.42): 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 8544.42: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable with connectors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported low voltage cable with connectors worth $825.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable with connectors to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($345.9 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 100 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable with connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.70 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $25.63 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 voltage cable with connectors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $733.1 million in 2017 to $825.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $856.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $763.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export low voltage cable with connectors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $445.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $380.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable with connectors?
The HS code for low voltage cable with connectors is subheading 8544.42. 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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