Signal flare imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of signal flare by the United Kingdom reached $24.2 million in 2024 (350 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 173 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $24.2M | 350 t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 218 t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 204 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 325 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 291 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 261 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports signal flare from
Germany alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.0M | 54% |
| United States | $6.9M | 29% |
| Spain | $993K | 4.1% |
| France | $915K | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $662K | 2.7% |
| Norway | $425K | 1.8% |
| China | $396K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $261K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $174K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $108K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.11 per kg, 84% above the world average of $37.61. 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.
Signal flare exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $32.4 million of signal flare in 2024 (300 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (22%), Germany (22%), Sweden (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 22% |
| Sweden | $2.7M | 8.2% |
| United States | $2.2M | 6.9% |
| Australia | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| France | $924K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom signal flare imports (HS 3604.90): 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 3604.90: Pyrotechnic products: signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks).
Common questions
What is the value of signal flare imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported signal flare worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 350 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 173 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply signal flare to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by the United States (29%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of signal flare per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.11 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $37.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of signal flare to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 255%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export signal flare?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $32.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden. That compares with imports of $24.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for signal flare?
The HS code for signal flare is subheading 3604.90. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3604 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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