Toasters imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toasters by the United Kingdom reached $86.5 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 209 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $86.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $73.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $80.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $105.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $84.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $79.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $84.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $84.8M | 10.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports toasters from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $83.5M | 97% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $357K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $247K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $140K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $81K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $71K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $46K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $42K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.50 per kg, close to the world average of $8.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toasters exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.8 million of toasters in 2024 (303 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.9M | 60% |
| Netherlands | $516K | 11% |
| China | $293K | 6.1% |
| Australia | $136K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $132K | 2.7% |
| New Zealand | $82K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $68K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $61K | 1.3% |
| France | $60K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom toasters imports (HS 8516.72): 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 8516.72: Electro-thermic appliances: toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of toasters imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported toasters worth $86.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply toasters to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($83.5 million), followed by Hong Kong (2%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 971% on the year.
What is the average import price of toasters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.50 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $8.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toasters to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.8 million in 2017 to $86.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $105.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export toasters?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $81.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for toasters?
The HS code for toasters is subheading 8516.72. 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 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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