Time recording devices imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported time recording devices worth $6.0 million (161 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.3 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 | $6.0M | 161 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 285 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 312 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 310 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 413 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 431 t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 442 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports time recording devices from
The largest suppliers were United States (42%), China (34%), Taiwan (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 42% |
| China | $2.1M | 34% |
| Taiwan | $348K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $348K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $146K | 2.4% |
| France | $120K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $98K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $59K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $42K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.37 per kg, 24% below the world average of $49.36, 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 recording devices exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported time recording devices worth $1.5 million (17 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (14%), Italy (13%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $217K | 14% |
| Italy | $196K | 13% |
| Germany | $182K | 12% |
| France | $178K | 12% |
| Ireland | $144K | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $66K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $47K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $35K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $26K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom time recording devices imports (HS 9106.90): 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 9106.90: Time recording apparatus: with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor, n.e.c. in heading no. 9106.
Common questions
What is the value of time recording devices imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported time recording devices worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply time recording devices to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (34%) and Taiwan (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of time recording devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.37 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $49.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of time recording devices to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export time recording devices?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for time recording devices?
The HS code for time recording devices is subheading 9106.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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