Bitumen mixing machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $9.6 million of bitumen mixing machines in 2024 (925 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.2 million.
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 | $9.6M | 925 t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 697 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 969 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 704 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bitumen mixing machines from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (37%), Germany (16%), Brazil (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.5M | 37% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 16% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $841K | 8.8% |
| France | $516K | 5.4% |
| India | $478K | 5% |
| Angola | $91K | 1% |
| United States | $86K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.38 per kg, 93% above the world average of $5.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen mixing machines exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of bitumen mixing machines by the United Kingdom reached $9.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 79 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Trinidad and Tobago (30%), Algeria (17%), Ireland (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+559% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | $2.7M | 30% |
| Algeria | $1.5M | 17% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 16% |
| Bermuda | $653K | 7.3% |
| United States | $606K | 6.8% |
| Ghana | $497K | 5.6% |
| Australia | $475K | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $328K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $226K | 2.5% |
| Guyana | $192K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bitumen mixing machines imports (HS 8474.32): 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 8474.32: Machines: for mixing mineral substances with bitumen.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen mixing machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bitumen mixing machines worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 925 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen mixing machines to the United Kingdom?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen mixing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.38 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $5.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen mixing machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bitumen mixing machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Trinidad and Tobago, Algeria and Ireland. That compares with imports of $9.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bitumen mixing machines?
The HS code for bitumen mixing machines is subheading 8474.32. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8474 page.
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