Signalling apparatus parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported signalling apparatus parts worth $112.5 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $195.2 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 | $112.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $128.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $114.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $121.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $109.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $161.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $195.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $163.1M | 5.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports signalling apparatus parts from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United States (11%), Romania (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.3M | 39% |
| United States | $12.7M | 11% |
| Romania | $5.3M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $5.0M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 3.6% |
| Israel | $4.0M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $2.5M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.72 per kg, close to the world average of $54.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Signalling apparatus parts exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported signalling apparatus parts worth $91.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 157 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (14%), United States (9%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $13.2M | 14% |
| United States | $8.3M | 9% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 8.3% |
| Ireland | $6.6M | 7.1% |
| China | $5.8M | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $5.1M | 5.5% |
| France | $4.3M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| India | $3.4M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom signalling apparatus parts imports (HS 8531.90): 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 8531.90: Signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531.
Common questions
What is the value of signalling apparatus parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported signalling apparatus parts worth $112.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply signalling apparatus parts to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($43.3 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Romania (5%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of signalling apparatus parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.72 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $54.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of signalling apparatus parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $163.1 million in 2017 to $112.5 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $195.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export signalling apparatus parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $91.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for signalling apparatus parts?
The HS code for signalling apparatus parts is subheading 8531.90. 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 8531 page.
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