Turntables imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of turntables by the United Kingdom reached $22.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 154 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $40.2 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 | $22.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $40.2M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports turntables from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.8M | 80% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 5% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| United States | $416K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $394K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $256K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $246K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $173K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $107K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $88K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.94 per kg, 43% below the world average of $28.06, 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.
Turntables exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $16.4 million of turntables in 2024 (339 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), Belgium (9%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.0M | 24% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 8% |
| France | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| Australia | $912K | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $655K | 4% |
| Canada | $604K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $588K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $557K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $419K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom turntables imports (HS 8519.30): 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 8519.30: Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: turntables (record-decks).
Common questions
What is the value of turntables imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported turntables worth $22.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 154 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply turntables to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by Malaysia (5%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of turntables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.94 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $28.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of turntables to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.2 million in 2017 to $22.2 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $40.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export turntables?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Belgium and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for turntables?
The HS code for turntables is subheading 8519.30. 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 8519 page.
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