Signal generators exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported signal generators worth $107.3 million (130 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 140 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $107.3M | 130 t |
| 2023 | $75.3M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $65.1M | 172 t |
| 2021 | $71.7M | 366 t |
| 2020 | $49.6M | 211 t |
| 2019 | $48.2M | 199 t |
| 2018 | $48.1M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $56.6M | 138 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports signal generators to
Most of it went to Germany (20%), Ukraine (16%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $21.5M | 20% |
| Ukraine | $16.8M | 16% |
| United States | $16.7M | 16% |
| Norway | $6.4M | 6% |
| France | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $3.2M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $827.85 per kg, 408% above the world average of $163.00. 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 generators imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported signal generators worth $90.6 million (118 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. The largest suppliers were Lithuania (24%), United States (18%), Malaysia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $21.5M | 24% |
| United States | $16.5M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $11.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 9.8% |
| Czech Republic | $7.9M | 8.8% |
| Canada | $7.6M | 8.3% |
| France | $3.0M | 3.4% |
| China | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom signal generators exports (HS 8543.20): 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 8543.20: Electrical machines and apparatus: signal generators.
Common questions
What is the value of signal generators exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported signal generators worth $107.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 140 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy signal generators from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($21.5 million), followed by Ukraine (16%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 115 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average export price of signal generators per kg?
The average declared export value was about $827.85 per kg in 2024, 408% above the world average of $163.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of signal generators from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56.6 million in 2017 to $107.3 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $65.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import signal generators?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $90.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lithuania, the United States and Malaysia. That compares with exports of $107.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for signal generators?
The HS code for signal generators is subheading 8543.20. 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 8543 page.
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