V-belts (60-180 cm) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported v-belts (60-180 cm) worth $2.6 million (109 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.3 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 | $2.6M | 109 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 131 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 213 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 221 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 240 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 271 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 283 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports v-belts (60-180 cm) from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), United States (15%), Romania (15%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $601K | 23% |
| United States | $406K | 15% |
| Romania | $386K | 15% |
| Germany | $277K | 11% |
| Japan | $246K | 9.4% |
| Italy | $113K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $80K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $73K | 2.8% |
| France | $68K | 2.6% |
| India | $49K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.16 per kg, 70% above the world average of $14.18. 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.
V-belts (60-180 cm) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported v-belts (60-180 cm) worth $1.9 million (56 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (14%), Turkey (8%), Ukraine (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+694% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $274K | 15% |
| Turkey | $152K | 8% |
| Ukraine | $125K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $106K | 5.6% |
| Nigeria | $102K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 5.4% |
| United States | $87K | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $85K | 4.5% |
| India | $63K | 3.3% |
| China | $56K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom v-belts (60-180 cm) imports (HS 4010.32): 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 4010.32: Rubber: vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), other than V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm.
Common questions
What is the value of v-belts (60-180 cm) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported v-belts (60-180 cm) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply v-belts (60-180 cm) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($601 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and Romania (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of v-belts (60-180 cm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.16 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $14.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of v-belts (60-180 cm) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export v-belts (60-180 cm)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Turkey and Ukraine. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $741 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for v-belts (60-180 cm)?
The HS code for v-belts (60-180 cm) is subheading 4010.32. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4010 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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