Microwave tubes exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $14.7 million of microwave tubes in 2024 (9 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 58 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.4 million.
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 | $14.7M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 16 t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 12 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 14 t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 18 t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 18 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports microwave tubes to
One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $7.7M | 53% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 8% |
| Turkey | $846K | 5.8% |
| United States | $726K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $621K | 4.2% |
| Luxembourg | $501K | 3.4% |
| Norway | $265K | 1.8% |
| France | $256K | 1.8% |
| India | $149K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,705.01 per kg, 82% above the world average of $938.23. 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.
Microwave tubes imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $9.3 million of microwave tubes in 2024 (3 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 106 countries for imports of this product. United States alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.9M | 53% |
| France | $1.7M | 19% |
| Japan | $985K | 11% |
| China | $577K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $432K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $369K | 4% |
| Poland | $137K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $78K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $23K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom microwave tubes exports (HS 8540.79): 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 8540.79: Tubes: microwave (for example klystrons, travelling wave tubes, carlinotrons), excluding magnetrons and grid-controlled tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of microwave tubes exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported microwave tubes worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 58 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy microwave tubes from the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Japan (13%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average export price of microwave tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1,705.01 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $938.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of microwave tubes from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import microwave tubes?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, France and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for microwave tubes?
The HS code for microwave tubes is subheading 8540.79. 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 8540 page.
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