Oil transformers large imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $257.5 million of oil transformers large in 2024 (16.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $257.5M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $241.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $172.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $83.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $100.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $136.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $108.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $130.8M | 11.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports oil transformers large from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (25%), Slovenia (13%), Croatia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $64.8M | 25% |
| Slovenia | $33.4M | 13% |
| Croatia | $30.0M | 12% |
| China | $27.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $25.4M | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $15.4M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $12.2M | 4.7% |
| India | $11.7M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $11.6M | 4.5% |
| Hungary | $6.1M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.27 per kg, 25% above the world average of $12.17. 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.
Oil transformers large exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $14.3 million of oil transformers large in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (28%), Iraq (25%), Qatar (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom oil transformers large imports (HS 8504.23): 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 8504.23: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers large imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported oil transformers large worth $257.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 167 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers large to the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($64.8 million), followed by Slovenia (13%) and Croatia (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.27 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $12.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil transformers large to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $130.8 million in 2017 to $257.5 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $153.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export oil transformers large?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Iraq and Qatar. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $243.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers large?
The HS code for oil transformers large is subheading 8504.23. 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 8504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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