Metal-reinforced hose assemblies imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported metal-reinforced hose assemblies worth $47.4 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 18% on 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 | $47.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $40.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $42.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $44.3M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal-reinforced hose assemblies from
The largest suppliers were Poland (37%), China (13%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $17.7M | 37% |
| China | $5.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 8.2% |
| United States | $1.9M | 4% |
| Norway | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| India | $913K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $855K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.29 per kg, close to the world average of $11.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal-reinforced hose assemblies exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of metal-reinforced hose assemblies by the United Kingdom reached $41.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 159 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were France (12%), United States (10%), China (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.9M | 12% |
| United States | $4.2M | 10% |
| China | $2.6M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 4.4% |
| Kuwait | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 4% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal-reinforced hose assemblies imports (HS 4009.22): 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 4009.22: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, with fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of metal-reinforced hose assemblies imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal-reinforced hose assemblies worth $47.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 217 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal-reinforced hose assemblies to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by China (13%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal-reinforced hose assemblies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.29 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $11.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal-reinforced hose assemblies to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.3 million in 2017 to $47.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metal-reinforced hose assemblies?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $41.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and China. That compares with imports of $47.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for metal-reinforced hose assemblies?
The HS code for metal-reinforced hose assemblies is subheading 4009.22. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4009 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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