Production counters imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported production counters worth $20.5 million (191 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 200 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $52.0 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 | $20.5M | 191 t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 471 t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 630 t |
| 2021 | $28.2M | 323 t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 492 t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 315 t |
| 2018 | $40.1M | 494 t |
| 2017 | $52.0M | 469 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports production counters from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Germany (15%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 22% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 15% |
| United States | $2.2M | 11% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 10% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 8.6% |
| France | $1.0M | 5.1% |
| Romania | $859K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $815K | 4% |
| Denmark | $387K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $337K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.64 per kg, 76% above the world average of $61.16. 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.
Production counters exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $12.4 million of production counters in 2024 (50 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (23%), Turkey (12%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $616K | 5% |
| Australia | $532K | 4.3% |
| France | $511K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $467K | 3.8% |
| China | $393K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $343K | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $340K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom production counters imports (HS 9029.10): 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 9029.10: Meters and counters: revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of production counters imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported production counters worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 191 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 200 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply production counters to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of production counters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $107.64 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $61.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of production counters to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.0 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $52.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export production counters?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for production counters?
The HS code for production counters is subheading 9029.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9029 page.
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