Plastic insulating fittings imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic insulating fittings by the United Kingdom reached $35.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 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 | $35.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $38.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $38.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $37.8M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic insulating fittings from
The largest suppliers were Germany (22%), China (20%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.8M | 22% |
| China | $7.0M | 20% |
| United States | $3.4M | 9.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 7.6% |
| France | $2.7M | 7.6% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| Morocco | $892K | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $878K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $857K | 2.4% |
| India | $823K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.65 per kg, 46% above the world average of $23.69. 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.
Plastic insulating fittings exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of plastic insulating fittings by the United Kingdom reached $11.6 million in 2024 (348 tonnes). Most of it went to China (21%), Germany (15%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+545% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 15% |
| United States | $1.2M | 10% |
| Ireland | $919K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $594K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $394K | 3.4% |
| India | $377K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $349K | 3% |
| France | $341K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $204K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic insulating fittings imports (HS 8547.20): 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 8547.20: Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic insulating fittings imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic insulating fittings worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic insulating fittings to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by China (20%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.65 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $23.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic insulating fittings to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.8 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $38.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic insulating fittings?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic insulating fittings?
The HS code for plastic insulating fittings is subheading 8547.20. 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 8547 page.
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