Pulleys and flywheels imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $263.3 million of pulleys and flywheels in 2024 (24.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 6% 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 | $263.3M | 24.8K t |
| 2023 | $247.6M | 29.3K t |
| 2022 | $209.7M | 28.4K t |
| 2021 | $207.7M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $187.9M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $262.3M | 26.0K t |
| 2018 | $274.4M | 34.0K t |
| 2017 | $263.2M | 38.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pulleys and flywheels from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), Italy (14%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $77.0M | 29% |
| Italy | $36.1M | 14% |
| China | $24.4M | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $20.7M | 7.9% |
| Poland | $16.5M | 6.3% |
| United States | $12.6M | 4.8% |
| Hungary | $11.0M | 4.2% |
| France | $9.4M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $8.6M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.62 per kg, close to the world average of $11.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pulleys and flywheels exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of pulleys and flywheels by the United Kingdom reached $65.9 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (11%), Germany (9%), Sweden (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 9.3% |
| Sweden | $6.1M | 9.2% |
| China | $5.4M | 8.1% |
| France | $4.9M | 7.4% |
| Ireland | $3.7M | 5.6% |
| India | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 4% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pulleys and flywheels imports (HS 8483.50): 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 8483.50: Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks.
Common questions
What is the value of pulleys and flywheels imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pulleys and flywheels worth $263.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 218 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pulleys and flywheels to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($77.0 million), followed by Italy (14%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of pulleys and flywheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pulleys and flywheels to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $263.2 million in 2017 to $263.3 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2018 at $274.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $239.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pulleys and flywheels?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $65.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $197.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pulleys and flywheels?
The HS code for pulleys and flywheels is subheading 8483.50. 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 8483 page.
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