Telephone sets (other) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported telephone sets (other) worth $137.7 million (278 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. That is 111% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $306.6 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 | $137.7M | 278 t |
| 2023 | $65.4M | 314 t |
| 2022 | $85.5M | 366 t |
| 2021 | $80.4M | 460 t |
| 2020 | $112.7M | 939 t |
| 2019 | $158.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $211.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $306.6M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports telephone sets (other) to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $88.4M | 64% |
| Hong Kong | $8.7M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.6M | 4.8% |
| United States | $5.9M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| France | $1.6M | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Israel | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $999K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $495.53 per kg, 604% above the world average of $70.39. 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.
Telephone sets (other) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported telephone sets (other) worth $131.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.1M | 53% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 8.6% |
| United States | $10.6M | 8.1% |
| Norway | $6.3M | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $5.4M | 4.1% |
| India | $4.5M | 3.4% |
| New Zealand | $3.5M | 2.7% |
| Laos | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom telephone sets (other) exports (HS 8517.18): 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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported telephone sets (other) worth $137.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 169 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries buy telephone sets (other) from the United Kingdom?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($88.4 million), followed by Hong Kong (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 139 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average export price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $495.53 per kg in 2024, 604% above the world average of $70.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of telephone sets (other) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $306.6 million in 2017 to $137.7 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $306.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $144.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import telephone sets (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $131.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United States. That compares with exports of $137.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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 8517 page.
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