Plugs and sockets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plugs and sockets by the United Kingdom reached $641.6 million in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $641.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $651.8M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $697.7M | 29.8K t |
| 2021 | $634.7M | 27.2K t |
| 2020 | $586.8M | 24.5K t |
| 2019 | $755.7M | 28.4K t |
| 2018 | $762.6M | 30.1K t |
| 2017 | $765.7M | 32.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plugs and sockets from
Most of the value came from China (37%), United States (16%), Germany (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $235.2M | 37% |
| United States | $101.4M | 16% |
| Germany | $83.9M | 13% |
| France | $29.6M | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $24.6M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $18.8M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $14.7M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $14.5M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $13.1M | 2% |
| India | $8.6M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.79 per kg, close to the world average of $36.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plugs and sockets exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $394.7 million of plugs and sockets in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (22%), United States (15%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $85.0M | 22% |
| United States | $59.2M | 15% |
| France | $25.4M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $16.2M | 4.1% |
| Norway | $15.7M | 4% |
| Ireland | $14.4M | 3.7% |
| Israel | $13.8M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $13.3M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.6M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plugs and sockets worth $641.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 223 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($235.2 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.79 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $765.7 million in 2017 to $641.6 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $765.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $687.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plugs and sockets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $394.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $246.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. 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 8536 page.
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