🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of radar: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $975.1 million of radar in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $1.28 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of radar by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $975.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $874.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $834.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $839.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $917.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 4.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports radar from
Most of the value came from United States (12%), Germany (10%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 32%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $115.3M | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $101.9M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $99.4M | 10% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $80.6M | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $74.5M | 7.6% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $62.7M | 6.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $57.1M | 5.9% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $57.0M | 5.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $42.9M | 4.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $31.6M | 3.3% |
Types of radar under HS 8526
| 8526.91 | Radio navigational aid apparatus | 45% |
| 8526.10 | Radar apparatus | 41% |
| 8526.92 | Radio remote control apparatus | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8526.
Average import price of radar
The average declared value was about $294.31 per kg, 112% above the world average of $139.13. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports radar
The United Kingdom exported $778.1 million of radar in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. Most of it went to Netherlands (23%), United States (20%), Italy (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $179.5M | 23% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $153.2M | 20% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $64.5M | 8.3% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $61.1M | 7.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $54.5M | 7% |
| Taiwan | $27.5M | 3.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $25.6M | 3.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $23.0M | 3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $15.0M | 1.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $12.7M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8526: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus.
Radar trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of radar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported radar worth $975.1 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import radar from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (12%), Germany (10%), China (10%).
What is the average import price of radar in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $294.31 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $139.13 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export radar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported radar worth $778.1 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, United States, Italy.
What is the HS code for radar?
Radar falls under HS heading 8526 (Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading radar with the United Kingdom?
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