Trade lane
What the United Kingdom buys from Italy.
The United Kingdom imported USD 27bn of manufactured and processed goods from Italy in 2024, level with 2022. That is 5 per cent of everything the United Kingdom imported in these lines, and Italy is its number 5 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Italy dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 27bnfrom Italy in 2024 (USD 26bn in 2022)
5 per centof the United Kingdom's imports in these lines, USD 506bn from every source
1,512product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#5Italy's rank among the United Kingdom's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the United Kingdom paid Italy for it at the border, Italy's share of everything the United Kingdom imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 41 per cent of the lane.
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Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439
Share of the United Kingdom's imports53 per cent, 48 source countriesChangefrom USD 144m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 1.5bnin 2024 -
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Wine: sparklingHS 220410
Share of the United Kingdom's imports43 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 484m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,316 a tonne, 123,075 tonnesUSD 531min 2024 -
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Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 483m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,266 a tonne, 155,649 tonnesUSD 508min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of the United Kingdom's imports37 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 382m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 174,192 a tonne, 2,596 tonnesUSD 452min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 91 source countriesChangedown 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 64,507 a tonne, 6,303 tonnesUSD 407min 2024 -
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Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 190219
Share of the United Kingdom's imports76 per cent, 67 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 357m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,346 a tonne, 248,956 tonnesUSD 335min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 866m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,094 a tonne, 27,706 tonnesUSD 335min 2024 -
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Furniture: parts, of woodHS 940391
Share of the United Kingdom's imports63 per cent, 56 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 391m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,039 a tonne, 108,198 tonnesUSD 329min 2024 -
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Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 200210
Share of the United Kingdom's imports80 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 263m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,201 a tonne, 255,358 tonnesUSD 307min 2024 -
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Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590
Share of the United Kingdom's imports10 per cent, 101 source countriesChangeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 214m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,758 a tonne, 61,766 tonnesUSD 294min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of the United Kingdom's imports12 per cent, 111 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 266m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 28,295 a tonne, 10,082 tonnesUSD 285min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 87 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 248m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 684,577 a tonne, 402 tonnesUSD 275min 2024 -
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Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221
Share of the United Kingdom's imports44 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 175m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 418,051 a tonne, 651 tonnesUSD 272min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereofHS 870850
Share of the United Kingdom's imports22 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 214m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,549 a tonne, 25,332 tonnesUSD 242min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports14 per cent, 96 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 181m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,358 a tonne, 27,603 tonnesUSD 231min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of the United Kingdom's imports8 per cent, 117 source countriesChangeup 68 per cent on 2022 (USD 132m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 35,241 a tonne, 6,279 tonnesUSD 221min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the United Kingdom's imports9 per cent, 95 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 215m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,834 a tonne, 10,037 tonnesUSD 209min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 38 source countriesChangefrom USD 18m in 2022Unit valueUSD 14,187 a tonne, 13,161 tonnesUSD 187min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of the United Kingdom's imports4 per cent, 121 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 216m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 512,089 a tonne, 361 tonnesUSD 185min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,794 a tonne, 6,697 tonnesUSD 166min 2024 -
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Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399
Share of the United Kingdom's imports13 per cent, 94 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 177m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 154,454 a tonne, 1,060 tonnesUSD 164min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of the United Kingdom's imports16 per cent, 107 source countriesChangeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 112m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,191 a tonne, 48,661 tonnesUSD 155min 2024 -
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Sunglasses: corrective, protective or otherHS 900410
Share of the United Kingdom's imports52 per cent, 64 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 157m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 331,869 a tonne, 463 tonnesUSD 154min 2024 -
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Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 200290
Share of the United Kingdom's imports41 per cent, 46 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 124m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,945 a tonne, 79,046 tonnesUSD 154min 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 45 source countriesChangedown 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 222m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.8m a tonne, 84 tonnesUSD 150min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830
Share of the United Kingdom's imports11 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 130m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,299 a tonne, 11,759 tonnesUSD 145min 2024 -
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Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the...HS 761090
Share of the United Kingdom's imports20 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,527 a tonne, 9,956 tonnesUSD 145min 2024 -
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Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%HS 690721
Share of the United Kingdom's imports29 per cent, 45 source countriesChangedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 204m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 962 a tonne, 149,294 tonnesUSD 144min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332
Share of the United Kingdom's imports4 per cent, 43 source countriesChangeup 105 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,316 a tonne, 6,428 tonnesUSD 143min 2024 -
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Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 84 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 123m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 19,999 a tonne, 7,154 tonnesUSD 143min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 211 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 134min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of the United Kingdom's imports6 per cent, 114 source countriesChangeup 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 86m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,631 a tonne, 8,288 tonnesUSD 130min 2024 -
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Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise preparedHS 190220
Share of the United Kingdom's imports51 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 111m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,682 a tonne, 27,511 tonnesUSD 129min 2024 -
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Vegetable preparations: beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozenHS 200551
Share of the United Kingdom's imports87 per cent, 46 source countriesChangeup 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,044 a tonne, 120,921 tonnesUSD 126min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of the United Kingdom's imports8 per cent, 77 source countriesChangeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 32,261 a tonne, 3,667 tonnesUSD 118min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300432
Share of the United Kingdom's imports24 per cent, 36 source countriesChangedown 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 282m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 117,617 a tonne, 998 tonnesUSD 117min 2024 -
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Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 122 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 117m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,175 a tonne, 27,965 tonnesUSD 117min 2024 -
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Machinery: for packing or wrappingHS 842240
Share of the United Kingdom's imports29 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 100m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,298 a tonne, 2,809 tonnesUSD 116min 2024 -
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Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 940161
Share of the United Kingdom's imports8 per cent, 95 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 135m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,906 a tonne, 6,928 tonnesUSD 110min 2024 -
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Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these productsHS 160100
Share of the United Kingdom's imports11 per cent, 43 source countriesChangeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 84m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,071 a tonne, 8,973 tonnesUSD 108min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 96 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 92m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,386 a tonne, 6,916 tonnesUSD 106min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 71 source countriesChangeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 37,526 a tonne, 2,801 tonnesUSD 105min 2024 -
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Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869
Share of the United Kingdom's imports20 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 84m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,902 a tonne, 4,357 tonnesUSD 104min 2024 -
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Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011
Share of the United Kingdom's imports15 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,997 a tonne, 25,624 tonnesUSD 102min 2024 -
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Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250
Share of the United Kingdom's imports8 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,298 a tonne, 78,301 tonnesUSD 102min 2024 -
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Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leatherHS 640359
Share of the United Kingdom's imports69 per cent, 74 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 96m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 201,245 a tonne, 496 tonnesUSD 100min 2024 -
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Beer: made from maltHS 220300
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 85 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 105m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 800 a tonne, 124,538 tonnesUSD 100min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports4 per cent, 124 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 100m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,062 a tonne, 11,744 tonnesUSD 95min 2024 -
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Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110
Share of the United Kingdom's imports4 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,741 a tonne, 10,729 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
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Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motorHS 842710
Share of the United Kingdom's imports10 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,374 a tonne, 9,970 tonnesUSD 93min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439USD 1.5bn in 2024, from USD 144m in 2022. Italy supplies 53 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321USD 187m in 2024, from USD 18m in 2022. Italy supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Nickel: articles thereof n.e.c. in item no. 7508.1HS 750890USD 35m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. Italy supplies 11 per cent of the line.
- Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210USD 26m in 2024, up 319 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Italy supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression typesHS 848071USD 28m in 2024, up 300 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Italy supplies 16 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 134m in 2024, up 211 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022). Italy supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)HS 300390USD 23m in 2024, up 154 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Italy supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: non-alcoholic beerHS 220291USD 16m in 2024, up 145 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Italy supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating foodHS 841989USD 37m in 2024, up 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Italy supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853620USD 40m in 2024, up 136 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Italy supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219USD 33m in 2024, up 126 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Italy supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460USD 71m in 2024, up 122 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022). Italy supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713USD 21m in 2024, up 118 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Italy supplies under 1 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330USD 13m in 2024, up 117 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Italy supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the likeHS 847910USD 13m in 2024, up 117 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Italy supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steelHS 730793USD 11m in 2024, up 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Italy supplies 27 per cent of the line.
- Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589USD 15m in 2024, up 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Italy supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needlesHS 901831USD 15m in 2024, up 111 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Italy supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850710USD 32m in 2024, up 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Italy supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490USD 37m in 2024, up 108 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Italy supplies 3 per cent of the line.
Where Italy dominates
Lines where Italy supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Italy ships at least 60 per cent of what the United Kingdom imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 19021976 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 335m; 67 source countries in all.
- Furniture: parts, of woodHS 94039163 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 329m; 56 source countries in all.
- Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 20021080 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 307m; 45 source countries in all.
- Vegetable preparations: beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozenHS 20055187 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 126m; 46 source countries in all.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leatherHS 64035969 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 100m; 74 source countries in all.
- Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than...HS 41071274 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 59m; 41 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 19021173 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 39m; 45 source countries in all.
- Footwear: outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materialsHS 64042068 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 29m; 71 source countries in all.
- Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of viscose rayonHS 59029073 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 15m; 17 source countries in all.
- Furnaces: furnace burners, for liquid fuelHS 84161061 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 12m; 26 source countries in all.
- Yarn: of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail saleHS 51081098 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 10m; 10 source countries in all.
- Yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604HS 56049070 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 8m; 33 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel: expanded metalHS 73145071 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 7m; 21 source countries in all.
- Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydrideHS 29173563 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 7m; 12 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2HS 52085168 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 5m; 26 source countries in all.
- Sulphites: of sodiumHS 28321070 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 4m; 16 source countries in all.
- Machines: parts, (other than cylinders), for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glassHS 84209973 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 4m; 33 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: of cotton, dyed, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52HS 52122374 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 4m; 23 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516HS 55169370 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 4m; 24 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple...HS 51113072 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 3m; 30 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where Italy's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the United Kingdom at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421Italy: USD 508m at USD 3,266 a tonne. Hungary: USD 11m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 2,438 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,826 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324Italy: USD 452m at USD 174,192 a tonne. Germany: USD 392m (32 per cent of the line) at USD 67,337 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 52,343 a tonne.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Italy: USD 407m at USD 64,507 a tonne. Ireland: USD 1.3bn (10 per cent of the line) at USD 47,545 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 72,972 a tonne.
- Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 190219Italy: USD 335m at USD 1,346 a tonne. Greece: USD 11m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 993 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,271 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421Italy: USD 335m at USD 12,094 a tonne. China: USD 86m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 8,184 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,591 a tonne.
- Furniture: parts, of woodHS 940391Italy: USD 329m at USD 3,039 a tonne. Poland: USD 55m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 2,233 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,248 a tonne.
- Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 200210Italy: USD 307m at USD 1,201 a tonne. Greece: USD 22m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 906 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,713 a tonne.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590Italy: USD 294m at USD 4,758 a tonne. Ireland: USD 558m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 3,144 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,976 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180Italy: USD 285m at USD 28,295 a tonne. China: USD 533m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 11,203 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 44,670 a tonne.
- Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221Italy: USD 272m at USD 418,051 a tonne. India: USD 57m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 34,408 a tonne, 92 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 153,424 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereofHS 870850Italy: USD 242m at USD 9,549 a tonne. Poland: USD 115m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 6,773 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,215 a tonne.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690Italy: USD 231m at USD 8,358 a tonne. France: USD 229m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 5,341 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,216 a tonne.
- Electrical static convertersHS 850440Italy: USD 221m at USD 35,241 a tonne. India: USD 36m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 24,068 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 63,447 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899Italy: USD 209m at USD 20,834 a tonne. Germany: USD 303m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 16,346 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,018 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321Italy: USD 187m at USD 14,187 a tonne. Morocco: USD 174m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 9,599 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,755 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730Italy: USD 185m at USD 512,089 a tonne. France: USD 438m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 247,492 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 412,316 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380Italy: USD 166m at USD 24,794 a tonne. Germany: USD 5.3bn (37 per cent of the line) at USD 19,556 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,834 a tonne.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399Italy: USD 164m at USD 154,454 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 373m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 26,343 a tonne, 83 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 48,770 a tonne.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390Italy: USD 155m at USD 3,191 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 173m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 2,444 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,418 a tonne.
- Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 200290Italy: USD 154m at USD 1,945 a tonne. Greece: USD 19m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 1,253 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,839 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the United Kingdom buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to the United Kingdom with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is Italy's part of everything the United Kingdom imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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