Universal AC/DC motors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of universal ac/dc motors by the United Kingdom reached $32.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $79.9 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 | $32.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $36.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $35.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $40.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $33.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $50.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $79.9M | 6.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports universal ac/dc motors from
The largest suppliers were United States (34%), China (18%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.0M | 34% |
| China | $5.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 14% |
| France | $2.2M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| Slovenia | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $498K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $490K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $468K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.09 per kg, 244% above the world average of $8.45. 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.
Universal AC/DC motors exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $31.7 million of universal ac/dc motors in 2024 (457 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (19%), United States (18%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.9M | 19% |
| United States | $5.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 11% |
| France | $3.1M | 9.8% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 4% |
| India | $994K | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $756K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $681K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $664K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom universal ac/dc motors imports (HS 8501.20): 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 8501.20: Electric motors: universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W.
Common questions
What is the value of universal ac/dc motors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported universal ac/dc motors worth $32.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 206 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply universal ac/dc motors to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of universal ac/dc motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.09 per kg in 2024, 244% above the world average of $8.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of universal ac/dc motors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.9 million in 2017 to $32.5 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2017 at $79.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export universal ac/dc motors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $31.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Germany. That compares with imports of $32.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for universal ac/dc motors?
The HS code for universal ac/dc motors is subheading 8501.20. 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 8501 page.
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