Respiratory therapy equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $323.3 million of respiratory therapy equipment in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $630.6 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 | $323.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $439.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $351.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $242.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $630.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $287.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $278.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $287.5M | 6.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports respiratory therapy equipment from
Most of the value came from Singapore (22%), Germany (12%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $71.3M | 22% |
| Germany | $40.0M | 12% |
| United States | $26.0M | 8% |
| New Zealand | $23.7M | 7.3% |
| Czech Republic | $22.5M | 7% |
| Australia | $22.0M | 6.8% |
| China | $18.0M | 5.6% |
| France | $17.3M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $15.9M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $13.3M | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.21 per kg, close to the world average of $62.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Respiratory therapy equipment exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of respiratory therapy equipment by the United Kingdom reached $316.8 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (18%), France (14%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $56.5M | 18% |
| France | $43.6M | 14% |
| United States | $38.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $30.4M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $29.4M | 9.3% |
| India | $16.7M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $9.5M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $9.2M | 2.9% |
| Bangladesh | $6.5M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom respiratory therapy equipment imports (HS 9019.20): 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 9019.20: Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of respiratory therapy equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported respiratory therapy equipment worth $323.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply respiratory therapy equipment to the United Kingdom?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($71.3 million), followed by Germany (12%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of respiratory therapy equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.21 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $62.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of respiratory therapy equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $287.5 million in 2017 to $323.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2020 at $630.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $355.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export respiratory therapy equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $316.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and the United States. That compares with imports of $323.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for respiratory therapy equipment?
The HS code for respiratory therapy equipment is subheading 9019.20. 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 9019 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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