Stationary vacuum systems exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported stationary vacuum systems worth $7.0 million (294 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 157 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.7 million.
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 | $7.0M | 294 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 354 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 382 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 428 t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 870 t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 923 t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 802 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports stationary vacuum systems to
The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Ireland (14%), Poland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 22% |
| Ireland | $964K | 14% |
| Poland | $702K | 10% |
| France | $593K | 8.5% |
| Australia | $430K | 6.2% |
| Hungary | $339K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $322K | 4.6% |
| India | $176K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $176K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $165K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.72 per kg, 35% above the world average of $17.52. 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.
Stationary vacuum systems imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $6.1 million of stationary vacuum systems in 2024 (245 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Italy (34%), Israel (18%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 34% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 18% |
| United States | $975K | 16% |
| Germany | $850K | 14% |
| France | $180K | 3% |
| Norway | $159K | 2.6% |
| Romania | $84K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $83K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $55K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stationary vacuum systems exports (HS 8508.60): 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 8508.60: Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of stationary vacuum systems exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported stationary vacuum systems worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 294 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 157 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy stationary vacuum systems from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Ireland (14%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average export price of stationary vacuum systems per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.72 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $17.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of stationary vacuum systems from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import stationary vacuum systems?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Israel and the United States. That compares with exports of $7.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for stationary vacuum systems?
The HS code for stationary vacuum systems is subheading 8508.60. 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 8508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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