Offshore drilling platforms imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of offshore drilling platforms by the United Kingdom reached $794.9 million in 2024 (33.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 97 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.78 billion.
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 | $794.9M | 33.9K t |
| 2023 | $515.0M | 97.3K t |
| 2022 | $110.9M | 41.7K t |
| 2021 | $453.9M | 209.9K t |
| 2020 | $241.7M | 31.8K t |
| 2019 | $390.1M | 26.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.53B | 26.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.78B | 134.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports offshore drilling platforms from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $782.8M | 99% |
| Indonesia | $10.7M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $870K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $379K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $167K | 0% |
| Italy | $14K | 0% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $6K | 0% |
| France | $6K | 0% |
| Angola | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.48 per kg, 161% above the world average of $8.99. 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.
Offshore drilling platforms exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of offshore drilling platforms by the United Kingdom reached $589.3 million in 2024 (68.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 55 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $336.3M | 57% |
| Australia | $125.7M | 21% |
| Singapore | $104.9M | 18% |
| Turkey | $20.4M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $642K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $59K | 0% |
| Norway | $11K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom offshore drilling platforms imports (HS 8905.20): 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 8905.20: Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of offshore drilling platforms imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported offshore drilling platforms worth $794.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 97 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply offshore drilling platforms to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($782.8 million), followed by Indonesia (1%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of offshore drilling platforms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.48 per kg in 2024, 161% above the world average of $8.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of offshore drilling platforms to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.78 billion in 2017 to $794.9 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2017 at $3.78 billion. Over 8 years the average was $976.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export offshore drilling platforms?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $589.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Australia and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $205.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for offshore drilling platforms?
The HS code for offshore drilling platforms is subheading 8905.20. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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