Low voltage relays imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported low voltage relays worth $59.6 million (606 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $91.3 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 | $59.6M | 606 t |
| 2023 | $74.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $79.3M | 898 t |
| 2021 | $72.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $60.0M | 974 t |
| 2019 | $75.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $85.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $91.3M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports low voltage relays from
Most of the value came from France (19%), China (19%), United States (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.5M | 19% |
| China | $11.4M | 19% |
| United States | $7.5M | 13% |
| Mexico | $5.7M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 7.9% |
| Portugal | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $98.38 per kg, 269% above the world average of $26.64. 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 voltage relays exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of low voltage relays by the United Kingdom reached $35.6 million in 2024 (369 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (14%), Germany (12%), Singapore (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 12% |
| Singapore | $3.4M | 9.4% |
| Australia | $2.9M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| China | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| New Zealand | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| France | $1.0M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom low voltage relays imports (HS 8536.41): 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 8536.41: Electrical apparatus: relays, (for a voltage not exceeding 60 volts).
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage relays imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported low voltage relays worth $59.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 606 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage relays to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage relays per kg?
The average declared import value was about $98.38 per kg in 2024, 269% above the world average of $26.64 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 relays to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.3 million in 2017 to $59.6 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $91.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export low voltage relays?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $35.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage relays?
The HS code for low voltage relays is subheading 8536.41. 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 8536 page.
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