Worn body appliances imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worn body appliances by the United Kingdom reached $1.16 billion in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 215 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $1.16B | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.08B | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $817.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $644.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $500.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $592.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $497.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $451.0M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports worn body appliances from
The largest suppliers were Australia (29%), United States (24%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $333.3M | 29% |
| United States | $272.5M | 24% |
| China | $156.3M | 14% |
| Poland | $52.6M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $52.2M | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $46.4M | 4% |
| Germany | $45.8M | 4% |
| Mexico | $36.8M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $33.9M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $24.2M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $647.15 per kg, close to the world average of $585.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worn body appliances exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported worn body appliances worth $370.6 million (292 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Germany (48%), Netherlands (20%), Saudi Arabia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $176.8M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $74.6M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18.5M | 5% |
| Iran | $13.8M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $13.1M | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $9.2M | 2.5% |
| United States | $6.4M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $5.9M | 1.6% |
| Israel | $5.1M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom worn body appliances imports (HS 9021.90): 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 9021.90: Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of worn body appliances imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported worn body appliances worth $1.16 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 215 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn body appliances to the United Kingdom?
Australia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($333.3 million), followed by the United States (24%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn body appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $647.15 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $585.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn body appliances to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $451.0 million in 2017 to $1.16 billion in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $717.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export worn body appliances?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $370.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $786.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn body appliances?
The HS code for worn body appliances is subheading 9021.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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