Oil burners imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil burners by the United Kingdom reached $18.5 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Value rose 46% 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 | $18.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 605 t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 781 t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 679 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 765 t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 913 t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 962 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports oil burners from
Italy alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.2M | 61% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 12% |
| China | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| Ireland | $887K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $810K | 4.4% |
| Finland | $545K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $536K | 2.9% |
| India | $334K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $273K | 1.5% |
| France | $251K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.03 per kg, 29% below the world average of $25.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil burners exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported oil burners worth $4.0 million (76 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (22%), Germany (9%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Luxembourg grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $874K | 22% |
| Germany | $358K | 9% |
| United States | $319K | 8.1% |
| France | $262K | 6.6% |
| Hong Kong | $202K | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $181K | 4.6% |
| Luxembourg | $176K | 4.5% |
| China | $165K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $163K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $134K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom oil burners imports (HS 8416.10): 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 8416.10: Furnaces: furnace burners, for liquid fuel.
Common questions
What is the value of oil burners imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported oil burners worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 183 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil burners to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Germany (12%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil burners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.03 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $25.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil burners to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export oil burners?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil burners?
The HS code for oil burners is subheading 8416.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8416 page.
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