🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of time recording apparatus: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $13.7 million of time recording apparatus in 2024 (478 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 211 countries for imports of this product. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $32.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of time recording apparatus by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.7M | 479 t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 606 t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 545 t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 434 t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 568 t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 681 t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 809 t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 788 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports time recording apparatus from
The largest suppliers were France (34%), China (23%), United States (21%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.7M | 35% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.2M | 23% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.8M | 21% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $759K | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $424K | 3.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $423K | 3.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $370K | 2.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $149K | 1.1% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $107K | 0.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $82K | 0.6% |
Types of time recording apparatus under HS 9106
| 9106.10 | Time recording apparatus: time-registers, time recorders, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor | 56% |
| 9106.90 | Time recording apparatus: with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor, n.e.c. in heading no. 9106 | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9106.
Average import price of time recording apparatus
The average declared value was about $28.60 per kg, 35% below the world average of $44.10, 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.
The United Kingdom also exports time recording apparatus
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported time recording apparatus worth $2.1 million (29 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (14%), France (13%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+739% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $302K | 14% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $266K | 13% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $238K | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $217K | 10% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $197K | 9.3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $100K | 4.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $78K | 3.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $73K | 3.4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $51K | 2.4% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $40K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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: Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor.
Time recording apparatus trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of time recording apparatus imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported time recording apparatus worth $13.7 million in 2024 (478 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import time recording apparatus from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (34%), China (23%), United States (21%).
What is the average import price of time recording apparatus in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $28.60 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $44.10 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export time recording apparatus?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported time recording apparatus worth $2.1 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France, United States.
What is the HS code for time recording apparatus?
Time recording apparatus falls under HS heading 9106 (Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with c). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading time recording apparatus with the United Kingdom?
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