Static power converters imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of static power converters by the United Kingdom reached $2.68 billion in 2024 (60.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value rose 5% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.68B | 60.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.55B | 56.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.44B | 58.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.81B | 43.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.62B | 40.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.57B | 40.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.43B | 37.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.38B | 38.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports static power converters from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Germany (8%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $902.6M | 34% |
| Germany | $226.7M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $220.3M | 8.2% |
| United States | $183.3M | 6.8% |
| Norway | $114.7M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $87.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $83.7M | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $83.6M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $76.1M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $73.7M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.37 per kg, close to the world average of $42.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Static power converters exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported static power converters worth $1.12 billion (14.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (22%), United States (13%), Netherlands (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $251.8M | 22% |
| United States | $148.8M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $76.1M | 6.8% |
| France | $54.6M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $43.8M | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $41.5M | 3.7% |
| China | $39.3M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $35.0M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $32.1M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $31.5M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom static power converters imports (HS 8504.40): 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 8504.40: Electrical static converters.
Common questions
What is the value of static power converters imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported static power converters worth $2.68 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 223 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply static power converters to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($902.6 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 118 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of static power converters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $42.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of static power converters to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.38 billion in 2017 to $2.68 billion in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.94 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export static power converters?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.12 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.56 billion a year.
What is the HS code for static power converters?
The HS code for static power converters is subheading 8504.40. 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 8504 page.
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