Water-tube boilers (small-medium) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water-tube boilers (small-medium) by the United Kingdom reached $3.6 million in 2024 (325 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.0 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 | $3.6M | 325 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 136 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 226 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 337 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 552 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 351 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 251 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports water-tube boilers (small-medium) from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (42%), Germany (25%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.5M | 42% |
| Germany | $918K | 25% |
| France | $580K | 16% |
| Italy | $270K | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $145K | 4% |
| China | $85K | 2.3% |
| Slovenia | $59K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $10K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.21 per kg, 80% above the world average of $6.23. 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.
Water-tube boilers (small-medium) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of water-tube boilers (small-medium) by the United Kingdom reached $3.0 million in 2024 (404 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (38%), Cote d'Ivoire (21%), Egypt (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 38% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $630K | 21% |
| Egypt | $253K | 8.5% |
| Norway | $244K | 8.2% |
| Pakistan | $241K | 8.1% |
| Jordan | $83K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $73K | 2.4% |
| India | $56K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $35K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom water-tube boilers (small-medium) imports (HS 8402.12): 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 8402.12: Boilers: watertube boilers with a steam production not exceeding 45t per hour.
Common questions
What is the value of water-tube boilers (small-medium) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported water-tube boilers (small-medium) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 325 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-tube boilers (small-medium) to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (25%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-tube boilers (small-medium) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.21 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $6.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water-tube boilers (small-medium) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export water-tube boilers (small-medium)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Cote d'Ivoire and Egypt. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $649 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for water-tube boilers (small-medium)?
The HS code for water-tube boilers (small-medium) is subheading 8402.12. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8402 page.
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