Medium voltage circuit breakers exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $77.6 million of medium voltage circuit breakers in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. That is 165% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $29.3M | 623 t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 458 t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 375 t |
| 2020 | $33.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $31.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 434 t |
| 2017 | $28.1M | 783 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports medium voltage circuit breakers to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $41.1M | 53% |
| Germany | $15.0M | 19% |
| Nigeria | $4.2M | 5.4% |
| Oman | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| United States | $1.6M | 2% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| France | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $880K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.25 per kg, 37% above the world average of $29.43. 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.
Medium voltage circuit breakers imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $30.3 million of medium voltage circuit breakers in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (40%), Brazil (27%), France (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $12.2M | 40% |
| Brazil | $8.2M | 27% |
| France | $2.0M | 6.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 5.5% |
| United States | $976K | 3.2% |
| India | $889K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $873K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $836K | 2.8% |
| China | $502K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $404K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom medium voltage circuit breakers exports (HS 8535.21): 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 8535.21: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV.
Common questions
What is the value of medium voltage circuit breakers exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $77.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 107 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 165% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium voltage circuit breakers from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($41.1 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Nigeria (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 78 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $40.25 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $29.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of medium voltage circuit breakers from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.1 million in 2017 to $77.6 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import medium voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $30.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Brazil and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.21. 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 8535 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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