Telecommunications test equipment exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of telecommunications test equipment by the United Kingdom reached $151.3 million in 2024 (115 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $289.5 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 | $151.3M | 115 t |
| 2023 | $180.0M | 143 t |
| 2022 | $253.4M | 195 t |
| 2021 | $289.5M | 259 t |
| 2020 | $194.3M | 155 t |
| 2019 | $201.4M | 195 t |
| 2018 | $191.8M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $163.4M | 151 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports telecommunications test equipment to
Most of it went to United States (17%), Germany (12%), Finland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $18.5M | 12% |
| Finland | $14.3M | 9.5% |
| South Korea | $13.4M | 8.9% |
| India | $8.6M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $5.9M | 3.9% |
| France | $5.6M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $5.0M | 3.3% |
| China | $4.7M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,320.35 per kg, 30% above the world average of $1,012.74. 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.
Telecommunications test equipment imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of telecommunications test equipment by the United Kingdom reached $128.0 million in 2024 (149 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. The largest suppliers were Malaysia (23%), United States (22%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $29.6M | 23% |
| United States | $27.9M | 22% |
| Germany | $16.6M | 13% |
| Japan | $10.8M | 8.4% |
| China | $7.9M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $6.2M | 4.9% |
| France | $3.4M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2.2M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom telecommunications test equipment exports (HS 9030.40): 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 9030.40: Instruments and apparatus: specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers).
Common questions
What is the value of telecommunications test equipment exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported telecommunications test equipment worth $151.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 152 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy telecommunications test equipment from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Finland (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 112 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of telecommunications test equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1,320.35 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $1,012.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of telecommunications test equipment from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $163.4 million in 2017 to $151.3 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $289.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $203.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import telecommunications test equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $128.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, the United States and Germany. That compares with exports of $151.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for telecommunications test equipment?
The HS code for telecommunications test equipment is subheading 9030.40. 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 9030 page.
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