Time clocks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported time clocks worth $7.7 million (317 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.5 million.
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 | $7.7M | 317 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 233 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 155 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 250 t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 314 t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 346 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports time clocks from
France alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 60% |
| China | $1.1M | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $755K | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $350K | 4.6% |
| United States | $292K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $76K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $75K | 1% |
| Thailand | $70K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $49K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.14 per kg, 27% below the world average of $32.98, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Time clocks exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of time clocks by the United Kingdom reached $597 thousand in 2024 (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (26%), Australia (15%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $158K | 27% |
| Australia | $90K | 15% |
| France | $88K | 15% |
| Qatar | $36K | 6% |
| Germany | $35K | 5.9% |
| United States | $21K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 3.5% |
| India | $17K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $13K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $12K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom time clocks imports (HS 9106.10): 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 9106.10: Time recording apparatus: time-registers, time recorders, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor.
Common questions
What is the value of time clocks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported time clocks worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 317 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 194 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply time clocks to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (15%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of time clocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.14 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $32.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of time clocks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export time clocks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $597 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Australia and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for time clocks?
The HS code for time clocks is subheading 9106.10. It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9106 page.
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