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United Kingdom - Telephone Apparatus - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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United Kingdom - Telephone Apparatus - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Oct 27, 2023

UK Imports of Telephone Apparatus Increase by 8% to $1.7B in June 2023

United Kingdom Telephone Apparatus Imports

In June 2023, after three months of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of telephone apparatus, when their volume decreased by -8.7% to 11M units. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 with an increase of 17% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 12M units. From December 2022 to June 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, telephone apparatus imports rose notably to $1.7B (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 30% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 2.2B units in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to June 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.United Kingdom Telephone Apparatus Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Telephone Apparatus in United Kingdom (million USD)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
China9879251,0641,4101,0971,3671,2911,308758849924869884
Vietnam149152268207204211146281190156156164172
Taiwan (Chinese)70.075.670.758.492.090.084.992.570.110185.288.6105
Thailand50.130.721.224.735.424.831.835.325.325.219.524.032.1
Others364385345368363481461405364697423466544
Total1,6201,5681,7692,0681,7922,1742,0152,1211,4071,8281,6081,6121,738

Imports by Country

In June 2023, China (5.6M units) constituted the largest telephone apparatus supplier to the UK, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, telephone apparatus imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (1M units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (662K units), with a 6.3% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China totaled -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+1.3% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.5% per month).

In value terms, China ($884M) constituted the largest supplier of telephone apparatus to the UK, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($172M), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 6.1% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+1.2% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.4% per month).

Imports by Type

In June 2023, telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus (8.4M units) constituted the largest type of telephone apparatus supplied to the UK, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, mobile phones (1.8M units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by line telephone sets with cordless handsets (210K units), with a 2% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: mobile phones (-3.4% per month) and line telephone sets with cordless handsets (+0.1% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of telephone apparatus in the UK were telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus ($850M), mobile phones ($816M) and communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6 ($50M), with a combined 99% share of total imports. These products were followed by telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1, line telephone sets with cordless handsets and base stations, which together accounted for a further 1.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In June 2023, the telephone apparatus price amounted to $165 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), rising by 18% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 19% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $209 per unit in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to June 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($468 per unit), while the price for Tunisia ($31.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the telephone apparatus market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 26302100 - Line telephone sets with cordless handsets
  • Prodcom 26302200 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
  • Prodcom 26302310 - Base stations
  • Prodcom 26302320 - Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
  • Prodcom 26302330 - Telephone sets (excluding line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks), videophones
  • Prodcom 26302340 - Portable receivers for calling or paging
  • Prodcom 26302370 - Other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, i mages or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of HS
  • Prodcom 26303000 - Parts of electrical telephonic or telegraphic apparatus
  • Prodcom 26404400 - Radio-telephony or radio-telegraphy reception apparatus (excluding portable receivers for calling or paging, those combined with radio receivers)
  • Prodcom 26304040 - Aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds for apparatus of HS

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  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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