Window and wall air conditioners imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported window and wall air conditioners worth $188.9 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $188.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $170.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $134.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $129.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $82.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $99.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $102.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $80.7M | 8.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports window and wall air conditioners from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Thailand (28%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.3M | 29% |
| Thailand | $53.2M | 28% |
| Japan | $22.7M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $14.0M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $8.7M | 4.6% |
| Denmark | $7.8M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $3.4M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.23 per kg, 83% above the world average of $7.23. 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.
Window and wall air conditioners exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of window and wall air conditioners by the United Kingdom reached $48.2 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (37%), Netherlands (14%), Germany (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $17.7M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $6.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 4.5% |
| United States | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Norway | $973K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $921K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $862K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom window and wall air conditioners imports (HS 8415.10): 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 8415.10: Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or "split-system".
Common questions
What is the value of window and wall air conditioners imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported window and wall air conditioners worth $188.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply window and wall air conditioners to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($54.3 million), followed by Thailand (28%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of window and wall air conditioners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.23 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $7.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of window and wall air conditioners to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.7 million in 2017 to $188.9 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $123.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export window and wall air conditioners?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $48.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $140.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for window and wall air conditioners?
The HS code for window and wall air conditioners is subheading 8415.10. 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 8415 page.
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