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Export market
Chinese solar to United Kingdom
UK residential and C&I rooftop demand drives steady imports, with MCS-certified product lists shaping supplier selection.
Annual
1.2 GW
YoY
+17%
Buyers
510
Port
Felixstowe
Top suppliers exporting to United Kingdom
Ranked by 2025 shipment volume to Felixstowe
LG
LONGi Green Energy
Xi'an, Shaanxi
85 GW
Capacity
60k
Staff
150
Markets
Solar PanelsWafers
Verified4.9(412)
tier1TS
Trina Solar
Changzhou, Jiangsu
65 GW
Capacity
35k
Staff
140
Markets
Solar PanelsMounting Systems
Verified4.8(356)
tier1CS
Canadian Solar (Suzhou)
Suzhou, Jiangsu
50 GW
Capacity
16k
Staff
160
Markets
Solar PanelsInvertersStorage
Verified4.7(245)
tier1HF
Huawei FusionSolar
Shenzhen, Guangdong
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Capacity
12k
Staff
170
Markets
InvertersStorage
Verified4.9(521)
tier1Importing Chinese solar into United Kingdom: FAQ
Procurement, certification, and logistics questions answered.
QDoes my supplier need MCS certification?
For installations under 50kW connected to the grid and claiming the Smart Export Guarantee, only MCS-certified modules and inverters can be used. All major Chinese brands maintain MCS listings.
QWhat is the typical CIF Felixstowe price?
$0.120–0.128/W CIF for 550W TOPCon modules. UK importers can defer VAT via PVA (Postponed VAT Accounting).