Tachometers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tachometers by the United Kingdom reached $198.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $198.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $196.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $161.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $121.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $123.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $165.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $200.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $170.1M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tachometers from
Portugal alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $108.6M | 55% |
| China | $18.7M | 9.4% |
| Spain | $17.1M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 2.7% |
| United States | $5.1M | 2.6% |
| France | $4.3M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $4.0M | 2% |
| Slovakia | $2.6M | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $2.2M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $140.10 per kg, 24% above the world average of $112.94. 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.
Tachometers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of tachometers by the United Kingdom reached $26.7 million in 2024 (176 tonnes). Most of it went to Poland (12%), United States (12%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.2M | 12% |
| United States | $3.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 10% |
| France | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Australia | $833K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tachometers imports (HS 9029.20): 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 9029.20: Meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopes.
Common questions
What is the value of tachometers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tachometers worth $198.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 210 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply tachometers to the United Kingdom?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($108.6 million), followed by China (9%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of tachometers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $140.10 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $112.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tachometers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $170.1 million in 2017 to $198.9 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $200.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $167.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export tachometers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $26.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $172.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tachometers?
The HS code for tachometers is subheading 9029.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9029 page.
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