🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of steam turbine: 2024 trade data
Imports of steam turbine by the United Kingdom reached $169.1 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 183 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of steam turbine by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $191.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $166.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $142.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $92.1M | 987 t |
| 2019 | $88.5M | 811 t |
| 2018 | $95.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $132.2M | 4.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steam turbine from
Most of the value came from United States (47%), Germany (10%), Czech Republic (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $79.8M | 47% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $16.5M | 9.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $12.0M | 7.1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $11.6M | 6.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $9.7M | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $9.4M | 5.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $9.0M | 5.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $6.2M | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.1M | 2.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.9M | 1.7% |
Types of steam turbine under HS 8406
| 8406.90 | Turbines: parts of steam and other vapour turbines | 91% |
| 8406.81 | Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, (for other than marine propulsion), of an output exceeding 40MW | 6.8% |
| 8406.82 | Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, (for other than marine propulsion), of an output not exceeding 40MW | 2% |
| 8406.10 | Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, for marine propulsion | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8406.
Average import price of steam turbine
The average declared value was about $57.71 per kg, 140% above the world average of $24.06. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports steam turbine
Exports of steam turbine by the United Kingdom reached $79.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (15%), Germany (12%), Egypt (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $11.6M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.8M | 12% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $7.9M | 10% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6.7M | 8.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.0M | 6.4% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $3.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.5M | 3.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.4M | 3% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $2.4M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8406: Turbines; steam and other vapour turbines.
Steam turbine trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of steam turbine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steam turbine worth $169.1 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import steam turbine from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (47%), Germany (10%), Czech Republic (7%).
What is the average import price of steam turbine in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $57.71 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $24.06 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export steam turbine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported steam turbine worth $79.1 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egypt.
What is the HS code for steam turbine?
Steam turbine falls under HS heading 8406 (Turbines; steam and other vapour turbines). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading steam turbine with the United Kingdom?
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