Pipe and boiler control valves imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $2.36 billion (85.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 226 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% 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 | $2.36B | 85.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.12B | 79.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.04B | 87.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.93B | 92.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.64B | 77.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.91B | 100.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.90B | 93.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.79B | 92.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pipe and boiler control valves from
Most of the value came from China (23%), United States (21%), Germany (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $544.4M | 23% |
| United States | $493.8M | 21% |
| Germany | $311.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $283.1M | 12% |
| France | $129.9M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $63.3M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $56.2M | 2.4% |
| India | $35.6M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $32.7M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $32.6M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.72 per kg, 23% above the world average of $22.62. 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.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported pipe and boiler control valves worth $1.87 billion (31.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 219 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (17%), Germany (6%), Norway (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $314.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $114.6M | 6.1% |
| Norway | $90.4M | 4.8% |
| China | $89.1M | 4.8% |
| Angola | $81.9M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $78.8M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69.7M | 3.7% |
| France | $66.4M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $65.8M | 3.5% |
| India | $58.5M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $2.36 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 226 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($544.4 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 113 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.72 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $22.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.79 billion in 2017 to $2.36 billion in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.96 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.87 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $495.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
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