Prosthetics (non-joint) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported prosthetics (non-joint) worth $569.4 million (529 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 202 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $569.4M | 529 t |
| 2023 | $516.2M | 511 t |
| 2022 | $447.2M | 737 t |
| 2021 | $337.8M | 294 t |
| 2020 | $248.1M | 505 t |
| 2019 | $293.1M | 697 t |
| 2018 | $244.6M | 639 t |
| 2017 | $221.9M | 591 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prosthetics (non-joint) from
Most of the value came from United States (25%), Netherlands (18%), Costa Rica (13%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $144.9M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $100.4M | 18% |
| Costa Rica | $72.2M | 13% |
| Ireland | $67.6M | 12% |
| Singapore | $54.1M | 9.5% |
| Mexico | $50.5M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $21.0M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $16.3M | 2.9% |
| France | $10.8M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,076.70 per kg, close to the world average of $960.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prosthetics (non-joint) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of prosthetics (non-joint) by the United Kingdom reached $455.5 million in 2024 (572 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (33%), Germany (11%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $148.8M | 33% |
| Germany | $48.8M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $45.8M | 10% |
| Italy | $21.2M | 4.7% |
| France | $17.3M | 3.8% |
| China | $15.0M | 3.3% |
| India | $14.8M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $10.5M | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $9.5M | 2.1% |
| Russia | $8.9M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prosthetics (non-joint) imports (HS 9021.39): 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 9021.39: Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints.
Common questions
What is the value of prosthetics (non-joint) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prosthetics (non-joint) worth $569.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 529 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 202 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply prosthetics (non-joint) to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($144.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Costa Rica (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average import price of prosthetics (non-joint) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,076.70 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $960.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prosthetics (non-joint) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $221.9 million in 2017 to $569.4 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $359.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prosthetics (non-joint)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $455.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $113.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prosthetics (non-joint)?
The HS code for prosthetics (non-joint) is subheading 9021.39. 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 9021 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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