Transmission and switching apparatus imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $7.81 billion (34.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 225 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 9% from 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 | $7.81B | 34.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.61B | 38.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.38B | 40.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.06B | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.39B | 39.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.61B | 24.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.58B | 44.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.44B | 38.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports transmission and switching apparatus from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Vietnam (15%), Taiwan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.65B | 34% |
| Vietnam | $1.21B | 16% |
| Taiwan | $952.8M | 12% |
| United States | $673.8M | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $360.5M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $350.6M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $317.0M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $192.7M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $127.1M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $119.0M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $226.13 per kg, close to the world average of $217.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.41 billion of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (17%), United States (12%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $405.8M | 17% |
| United States | $289.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $251.8M | 10% |
| Ireland | $182.3M | 7.6% |
| France | $166.9M | 6.9% |
| Australia | $86.5M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $84.6M | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79.4M | 3.3% |
| India | $76.8M | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $62.9M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $7.81 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 225 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.65 billion), followed by Vietnam (15%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 128 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $226.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $217.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.44 billion in 2017 to $7.81 billion in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $8.61 billion. Over 8 years the average was $7.49 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.41 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.40 billion a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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 8517 page.
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