Specialized electrical machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported specialized electrical machines worth $1.66 billion (13.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 221 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 27% 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 | $1.66B | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.31B | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.64B | 26.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.48B | 16.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.23B | 15.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.10B | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.10B | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $994.2M | 10.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports specialized electrical machines from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $841.6M | 51% |
| United States | $233.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $138.9M | 8.4% |
| Poland | $51.4M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $46.2M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $42.2M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $41.0M | 2.5% |
| France | $32.4M | 2% |
| Spain | $30.4M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $20.6M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $122.89 per kg, 44% above the world average of $85.50. 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.
Specialized electrical machines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported specialized electrical machines worth $1.33 billion (9.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 214 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (26%), Germany (18%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $347.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $240.9M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $109.6M | 8.2% |
| France | $63.2M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $61.9M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $51.8M | 3.9% |
| China | $42.2M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $36.1M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $24.6M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $22.8M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported specialized electrical machines worth $1.66 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 221 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($841.6 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 109 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $122.89 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $85.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $994.2 million in 2017 to $1.66 billion in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.32 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export specialized electrical machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.33 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $331.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. 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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