Radio navigation equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported radio navigation equipment worth $438.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 221 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $857.9 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 | $438.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $422.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $443.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $422.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $618.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $814.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $857.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $812.3M | 3.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports radio navigation equipment from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (14%), Taiwan (14%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $62.7M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $59.9M | 14% |
| China | $47.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $31.4M | 7.2% |
| United States | $28.0M | 6.4% |
| France | $24.7M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $23.7M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $19.7M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $13.4M | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $12.7M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $305.93 per kg, 62% above the world average of $188.92. 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.
Radio navigation equipment exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of radio navigation equipment by the United Kingdom reached $386.1 million in 2024 (579 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 177 countries. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (33%), United States (19%), France (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $128.6M | 33% |
| United States | $74.7M | 19% |
| France | $31.4M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $25.1M | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.2M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $8.4M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.2M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 2% |
| Australia | $7.2M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $5.9M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom radio navigation equipment imports (HS 8526.91): 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 8526.91: Radio navigational aid apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio navigation equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported radio navigation equipment worth $438.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 221 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio navigation equipment to the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($62.7 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $305.93 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $188.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of radio navigation equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $812.3 million in 2017 to $438.0 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $857.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $603.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export radio navigation equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $386.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and France. That compares with imports of $438.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for radio navigation equipment?
The HS code for radio navigation equipment is subheading 8526.91. 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 8526 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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