Transformer and converter parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer and converter parts by the United Kingdom reached $303.1 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $405.1 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 | $303.1M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $405.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $368.6M | 17.9K t |
| 2021 | $217.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $161.1M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $235.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2018 | $223.2M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $179.6M | 14.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports transformer and converter parts from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Germany (12%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.1M | 24% |
| Germany | $37.7M | 13% |
| Italy | $37.3M | 12% |
| South Korea | $21.1M | 7% |
| United States | $15.8M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $9.5M | 3.1% |
| France | $9.2M | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $8.8M | 2.9% |
| India | $8.4M | 2.8% |
| Romania | $7.8M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.51 per kg, 37% above the world average of $14.23. 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.
Transformer and converter parts exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $134.4 million of transformer and converter parts in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (26%), United States (14%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.3M | 26% |
| United States | $18.8M | 14% |
| France | $8.6M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 3.8% |
| China | $3.9M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| India | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $3.1M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom transformer and converter parts imports (HS 8504.90): 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 8504.90: Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer and converter parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported transformer and converter parts worth $303.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer and converter parts to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($71.1 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer and converter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.51 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $14.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer and converter parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $179.6 million in 2017 to $303.1 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $405.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $261.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export transformer and converter parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $134.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $168.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer and converter parts?
The HS code for transformer and converter parts is subheading 8504.90. 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 8504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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