Trade lane
What the United Kingdom buys from the United States.
The United Kingdom imported USD 38bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United States in 2024, down 11 per cent on 2022. That is 8 per cent of everything the United Kingdom imported in these lines, and the United States is its number 3 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United States 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 38bnfrom the United States in 2024 (USD 43bn in 2022)
8 per centof the United Kingdom's imports in these lines, USD 506bn from every source
1,543product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#3the United States'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 the United States for it at the border, the United States'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 46 per cent of the lane.
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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 imports19 per cent, 91 source countriesChangedown 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 5.0bn in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 2.5bnin 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 imports42 per cent, 121 source countriesChangeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 424,474 a tonne, 4,552 tonnesUSD 1.9bnin 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 imports12 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 605m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7.9m a tonne, 82 tonnesUSD 654min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of the United Kingdom's imports8 per cent, 127 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 733m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 313,022 a tonne, 2,088 tonnesUSD 654min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720
Share of the United Kingdom's imports48 per cent, 75 source countriesChangefrom USD 24m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 652min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150
Share of the United Kingdom's imports15 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 165 per cent on 2022 (USD 244m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 207,591 a tonne, 3,113 tonnesUSD 646min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of the United Kingdom's imports23 per cent, 112 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 548m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 618min 2024 -
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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 382219
Share of the United Kingdom's imports42 per cent, 72 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 592m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 188,849 a tonne, 3,086 tonnesUSD 583min 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 imports22 per cent, 111 source countriesChangeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 336m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 216,130 a tonne, 2,392 tonnesUSD 517min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333
Share of the United Kingdom's imports43 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 329m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,423 a tonne, 17,788 tonnesUSD 434min 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 imports19 per cent, 114 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 368m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 28,702 a tonne, 14,521 tonnesUSD 417min 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for...HS 300214
Share of the United Kingdom's imports46 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 267m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13.0m a tonne, 29 tonnesUSD 376min 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 imports6 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 209m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,022 a tonne, 15,870 tonnesUSD 365min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of the United Kingdom's imports16 per cent, 113 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 343m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 78,365 a tonne, 4,170 tonnesUSD 327min 2024 -
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Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar productsHS 300290
Share of the United Kingdom's imports93 per cent, 68 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 369m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 241,473 a tonne, 1,256 tonnesUSD 303min 2024 -
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Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 220710
Share of the United Kingdom's imports62 per cent, 39 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 306m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 407 a tonne, 738,880 tonnesUSD 300min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199
Share of the United Kingdom's imports36 per cent, 68 source countriesChangeup 240 per cent on 2022 (USD 87m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 472,463 a tonne, 627 tonnesUSD 296min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports12 per cent, 124 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 260m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,951 a tonne, 16,294 tonnesUSD 276min 2024 -
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Titanium: other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8108HS 810890
Share of the United Kingdom's imports56 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 143m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 59,471 a tonne, 4,595 tonnesUSD 273min 2024 -
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Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190
Share of the United Kingdom's imports23 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 161m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 856,375 a tonne, 318 tonnesUSD 273min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819
Share of the United Kingdom's imports36 per cent, 77 source countriesChangeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 175m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 226,213 a tonne, 1,175 tonnesUSD 266min 2024 -
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Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480
Share of the United Kingdom's imports25 per cent, 74 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 256m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 38,083 a tonne, 6,884 tonnesUSD 262min 2024 -
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Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370
Share of the United Kingdom's imports17 per cent, 105 source countriesChangeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 145m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 246min 2024 -
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Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199
Share of the United Kingdom's imports32 per cent, 135 source countriesChangedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 332m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,471 a tonne, 16,529 tonnesUSD 239min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839
Share of the United Kingdom's imports26 per cent, 67 source countriesChangedown 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 438m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 283,582 a tonne, 834 tonnesUSD 236min 2024 -
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Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturatedHS 290110
Share of the United Kingdom's imports91 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 402m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 224min 2024 -
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Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of the United Kingdom's imports8 per cent, 47 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 215m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.1m a tonne, 106 tonnesUSD 217min 2024 -
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Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180
Share of the United Kingdom's imports24 per cent, 121 source countriesChangeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 138m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 409,134 a tonne, 520 tonnesUSD 213min 2024 -
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Wood: casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including stavesHS 441600
Share of the United Kingdom's imports60 per cent, 46 source countriesChangeup 120 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,291 a tonne, 22,053 tonnesUSD 205min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of the United Kingdom's imports16 per cent, 78 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 137m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,837 a tonne, 13,220 tonnesUSD 196min 2024 -
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Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 133 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 35,719 a tonne, 5,361 tonnesUSD 191min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 117 source countriesChangeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 69,735 a tonne, 2,649 tonnesUSD 185min 2024 -
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Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumaticHS 903289
Share of the United Kingdom's imports32 per cent, 86 source countriesChangeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 130m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 580,608 a tonne, 296 tonnesUSD 172min 2024 -
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Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)HS 902750
Share of the United Kingdom's imports37 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 142m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 492,525 a tonne, 341 tonnesUSD 168min 2024 -
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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 imports6 per cent, 48 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 192m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 444,224 a tonne, 375 tonnesUSD 167min 2024 -
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Artificial parts of the bodyHS 902131
Share of the United Kingdom's imports21 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 146m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 677,139 a tonne, 238 tonnesUSD 161min 2024 -
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Nickel: articles thereof n.e.c. in item no. 7508.1HS 750890
Share of the United Kingdom's imports49 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 136m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 654,938 a tonne, 243 tonnesUSD 159min 2024 -
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Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders)HS 841221
Share of the United Kingdom's imports40 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 128m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 29,063 a tonne, 5,466 tonnesUSD 159min 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 imports10 per cent, 96 source countriesChangeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 55,710 a tonne, 2,817 tonnesUSD 157min 2024 -
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Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion enginesHS 851140
Share of the United Kingdom's imports50 per cent, 70 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 132m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,201 a tonne, 6,573 tonnesUSD 153min 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 countriesChangedown 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 213m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,742 a tonne, 6,415 tonnesUSD 146min 2024 -
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Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial jointsHS 902139
Share of the United Kingdom's imports26 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 111m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 741,908 a tonne, 195 tonnesUSD 145min 2024 -
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Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590
Share of the United Kingdom's imports23 per cent, 86 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 139m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,442 a tonne, 12,502 tonnesUSD 143min 2024 -
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Seats: parts, (of other than wood) for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the ministerHS 940199
Share of the United Kingdom's imports12 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 101m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 142min 2024 -
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Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241
Share of the United Kingdom's imports9 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 269m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 613,961 a tonne, 228 tonnesUSD 140min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 97 source countriesChangeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 98m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 163,919 a tonne, 826 tonnesUSD 135min 2024 -
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Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51HS 841459
Share of the United Kingdom's imports26 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 108m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 135min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports9 per cent, 115 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 121m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,029 a tonne, 3,966 tonnesUSD 135min 2024 -
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Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 93 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 160m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 44,791 a tonne, 2,979 tonnesUSD 133min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of the United Kingdom's imports9 per cent, 77 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 111m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 31,638 a tonne, 3,982 tonnesUSD 126min 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.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720USD 652m in 2024, from USD 24m in 2022. The United States supplies 48 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 69m in 2024, from USD 10m in 2022. The United States supplies 40 per cent of the line.
- Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307HS 330790USD 36m in 2024, up 248 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United States supplies 20 per cent of the line.
- Instruments and apparatus: parts and accessories for those measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (excluding those of...HS 902690USD 85m in 2024, up 247 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022). The United States supplies 39 per cent of the line.
- Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199USD 296m in 2024, up 240 per cent on 2022 (USD 87m in 2022). The United States supplies 36 per cent of the line.
- Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included: articles of carbon fibres for non-electrical usesHS 681513USD 61m in 2024, up 237 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). The United States supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- Glass: rear-view mirrors for vehiclesHS 700910USD 74m in 2024, up 227 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022). The United States supplies 50 per cent of the line.
- Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: air combat simulators and parts thereofHS 880521USD 31m in 2024, up 186 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150USD 646m in 2024, up 165 per cent on 2022 (USD 244m in 2022). The United States supplies 15 per cent of the line.
- Communication apparatus: parts, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, part suitable for use therewithHS 851771USD 17m in 2024, up 157 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 19 per cent of the line.
- Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary usesHS 902219USD 46m in 2024, up 140 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). The United States supplies 48 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further workedHS 732619USD 15m in 2024, up 139 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 15 per cent of the line.
- Radio remote control apparatusHS 852692USD 13m in 2024, up 137 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760USD 191m in 2024, up 133 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022). The United States supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranksHS 848310USD 114m in 2024, up 129 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022). The United States supplies 17 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853630USD 18m in 2024, up 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 9 per cent of the line.
- Wood: casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including stavesHS 441600USD 205m in 2024, up 120 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022). The United States supplies 60 per cent of the line.
- Explosives, prepared: other than propellent powdersHS 360200USD 11m in 2024, up 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 44 per cent of the line.
- Glass fibres: glass wool and articles thereofHS 701980USD 12m in 2024, up 114 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 23 per cent of the line.
- Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213USD 73m in 2024, up 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022). The United States supplies 22 per cent of the line.
Where the United States dominates
Lines where the United States supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United States 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.
- Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar productsHS 30029093 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 303m; 68 source countries in all.
- Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 22071062 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 300m; 39 source countries in all.
- Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturatedHS 29011091 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 224m; 28 source countries in all.
- Wood: casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including stavesHS 44160060 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 205m; 46 source countries in all.
- Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strengthHS 22072065 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 108m; 26 source countries in all.
- Polyamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 3908, in primary formsHS 39089061 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 85m; 36 source countries in all.
- Generators: AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output not exceeding 75kVAHS 85016170 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 67m; 44 source countries in all.
- Nickel: plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloysHS 75062073 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 61m; 31 source countries in all.
- Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol)HS 29053186 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 50m; 27 source countries in all.
- Rubber: synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 40027067 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 47m; 40 source countries in all.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust not exceeding 25kNHS 84111163 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 45m; 26 source countries in all.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheetsHS 48103986 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 44m; 23 source countries in all.
- Unmanned aircraft: for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 150kgHS 88062997 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 39m; 8 source countries in all.
- Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: vinyl acetateHS 29153269 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 31m; 8 source countries in all.
- Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: air combat simulators and parts thereofHS 88052199 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 31m; 8 source countries in all.
- Cobalt: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8105HS 81059063 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 30m; 33 source countries in all.
- Tractors: track-layingHS 87013080 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 28m; 16 source countries in all.
- Alkali or alkali-earth metals: other than sodium and calciumHS 28051983 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 17m; 12 source countries in all.
- Fruit: cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos): Iingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar...HS 20089380 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 16m; 21 source countries in all.
- Rubber: unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyresHS 40069062 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 13m; 42 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 the United States'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.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730The United States: USD 1.9bn at USD 424,474 a tonne. France: USD 438m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 247,492 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 412,316 a tonne.
- 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 300215The United States: USD 654m at USD 7.9m a tonne. Germany: USD 1.1bn (20 per cent of the line) at USD 4.4m a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.0m a tonne.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762The United States: USD 654m at USD 313,022 a tonne. China: USD 2.8bn (35 per cent of the line) at USD 181,093 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 316,456 a tonne.
- 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 382219The United States: USD 583m at USD 188,849 a tonne. Germany: USD 256m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 39,182 a tonne, 79 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 188,849 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180The United States: USD 517m at USD 216,130 a tonne. China: USD 533m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 11,203 a tonne, 95 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 44,670 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333The United States: USD 434m at USD 24,423 a tonne. South Africa: USD 222m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 19,500 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,512 a tonne.
- 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 330499The United States: USD 417m at USD 28,702 a tonne. China: USD 221m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 9,092 a tonne, 68 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,297 a tonne.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for...HS 300214The United States: USD 376m at USD 13.0m a tonne. Japan: USD 100m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 1.6m a tonne, 88 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6.1m a tonne.
- 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 870360The United States: USD 365m at USD 23,022 a tonne. Spain: USD 1.2bn (20 per cent of the line) at USD 17,869 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,586 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890The United States: USD 327m at USD 78,365 a tonne. China: USD 176m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 28,050 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 77,637 a tonne.
- Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar productsHS 300290The United States: USD 303m at USD 241,473 a tonne. Ireland: USD 6m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 137,229 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 320,993 a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199The United States: USD 296m at USD 472,463 a tonne. Germany: USD 143m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 79,423 a tonne, 83 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 161,251 a tonne.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690The United States: USD 276m at USD 16,951 a tonne. China: USD 614m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 6,909 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,350 a tonne.
- Titanium: other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8108HS 810890The United States: USD 273m at USD 59,471 a tonne. China: USD 49m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 34,322 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 86,673 a tonne.
- Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190The United States: USD 273m at USD 856,375 a tonne. China: USD 167m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 235,530 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 821,058 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819The United States: USD 266m at USD 226,213 a tonne. China: USD 31m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 69,804 a tonne, 69 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 287,473 a tonne.
- Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480The United States: USD 262m at USD 38,083 a tonne. Germany: USD 115m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 28,783 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 29,582 a tonne.
- Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199The United States: USD 239m at USD 14,471 a tonne. China: USD 149m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 4,350 a tonne, 70 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,508 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839The United States: USD 236m at USD 283,582 a tonne. Hungary: USD 91m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 95,143 a tonne, 66 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 58,772 a tonne.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112The United States: USD 217m at USD 2.1m a tonne. Spain: USD 199m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 1.6m a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.7m 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 the United States'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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