Safety and relief valves exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of safety and relief valves by the United Kingdom reached $213.3 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $218.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $187.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $209.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $215.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $214.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $203.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $186.8M | 3.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports safety and relief valves to
Most of it went to United States (13%), Norway (12%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $28.4M | 13% |
| Norway | $24.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $16.7M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $15.1M | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.3M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $8.9M | 4.2% |
| France | $7.4M | 3.5% |
| China | $7.3M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $6.3M | 3% |
| Ireland | $6.1M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $89.43 per kg, 110% above the world average of $42.68. 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.
Safety and relief valves imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported safety and relief valves worth $176.1 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Most of the value came from United States (28%), Germany (17%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48.7M | 28% |
| Germany | $29.2M | 17% |
| China | $16.8M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $14.1M | 8% |
| Switzerland | $9.8M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $9.0M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 4.6% |
| France | $6.4M | 3.6% |
| Norway | $4.2M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom safety and relief valves exports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported safety and relief valves worth $213.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 179 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy safety and relief valves from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by Norway (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 151 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average export price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared export value was about $89.43 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $42.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of safety and relief valves from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $186.8 million in 2017 to $213.3 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $218.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $206.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import safety and relief valves?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $176.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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 8481 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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