Oil transformers small imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported oil transformers small worth $199.3 million (27.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 207 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $199.3M | 27.7K t |
| 2023 | $144.3M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $94.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $65.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $57.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $78.5M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $65.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $67.1M | 9.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports oil transformers small from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $102.3M | 51% |
| Ireland | $50.3M | 25% |
| Poland | $16.4M | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $13.8M | 6.9% |
| Portugal | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Croatia | $2.7M | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 1% |
| Vietnam | $2.0M | 1% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| United States | $915K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.19 per kg, close to the world average of $7.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil transformers small exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported oil transformers small worth $6.7 million (377 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (38%), Bahamas (8%), Ireland (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Iceland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.5M | 38% |
| Bahamas | $555K | 8.3% |
| Ireland | $382K | 5.7% |
| China | $318K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $300K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $288K | 4.3% |
| Greece | $187K | 2.8% |
| United States | $173K | 2.6% |
| Iceland | $172K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $145K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom oil transformers small imports (HS 8504.21): 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 8504.21: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers small imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported oil transformers small worth $199.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers small to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($102.3 million), followed by Ireland (25%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.19 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $7.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil transformers small to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.1 million in 2017 to $199.3 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $96.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export oil transformers small?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the Bahamas and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $192.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers small?
The HS code for oil transformers small is subheading 8504.21. 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.
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