Socket wrenches imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported socket wrenches worth $56.2 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $56.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $53.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $55.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $59.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $47.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $54.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $54.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $51.6M | 5.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports socket wrenches from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Taiwan (24%), United States (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.3M | 45% |
| Taiwan | $13.5M | 24% |
| United States | $7.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 7% |
| Italy | $879K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $538K | 1% |
| Spain | $464K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $444K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $420K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $347K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.52 per kg, close to the world average of $8.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Socket wrenches exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $14.8 million of socket wrenches in 2024 (686 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (16%), Germany (9%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 9.3% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 7.8% |
| France | $997K | 6.7% |
| Denmark | $602K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $578K | 3.9% |
| India | $518K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $406K | 2.7% |
| China | $396K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom socket wrenches imports (HS 8204.20): 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 8204.20: Tools, hand: interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles.
Common questions
What is the value of socket wrenches imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported socket wrenches worth $56.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 218 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply socket wrenches to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Taiwan (24%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of socket wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.52 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $8.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of socket wrenches to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.6 million in 2017 to $56.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $59.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export socket wrenches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $41.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for socket wrenches?
The HS code for socket wrenches is subheading 8204.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8204 page.
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