Personal and household scales imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported personal and household scales worth $49.3 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 216 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $63.7 million.
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 | $49.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $39.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $45.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $52.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $63.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $45.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $45.9M | 7.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports personal and household scales from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.1M | 91% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $483K | 1% |
| United States | $309K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $256K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $149K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $134K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $102K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $88K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.43 per kg, close to the world average of $7.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Personal and household scales exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported personal and household scales worth $9.9 million (479 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Most of it went to Netherlands (44%), United States (14%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 44% |
| United States | $1.4M | 14% |
| France | $970K | 9.8% |
| Ireland | $511K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $510K | 5.2% |
| Canada | $320K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $289K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $263K | 2.7% |
| Austria | $133K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $111K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom personal and household scales imports (HS 8423.10): 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 8423.10: Weighing machines: personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Common questions
What is the value of personal and household scales imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported personal and household scales worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply personal and household scales to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($45.1 million), followed by Germany (2%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of personal and household scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.43 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $7.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of personal and household scales to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.9 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2020 at $63.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export personal and household scales?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $39.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for personal and household scales?
The HS code for personal and household scales is subheading 8423.10. 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 8423 page.
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