🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of bladed weapons: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $3.8 million of bladed weapons in 2024 (123 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of bladed weapons by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | 123 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 91 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 135 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 122 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 155 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 151 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bladed weapons from
Most of the value came from India (31%), China (31%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.2M | 31% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.2M | 31% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $374K | 9.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $275K | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $223K | 5.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $157K | 4.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $125K | 3.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $116K | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $39K | 1% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $33K | 0.9% |
Average import price of bladed weapons
The average declared value was about $30.55 per kg, 29% above the world average of $23.75. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports bladed weapons
The United Kingdom exported $799 thousand of bladed weapons in 2024 (4 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (26%), Australia (21%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $205K | 26% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $165K | 21% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $64K | 8% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $57K | 7.1% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $39K | 4.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $27K | 3.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $26K | 3.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $25K | 3.1% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $13K | 1.7% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $13K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9307: Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor.
Bladed weapons trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of bladed weapons imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bladed weapons worth $3.8 million in 2024 (123 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import bladed weapons from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (31%), China (31%), United States (10%).
What is the average import price of bladed weapons in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $30.55 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $23.75 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export bladed weapons?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported bladed weapons worth $799 thousand in 2024, mainly to United States, Australia, Germany.
What is the HS code for bladed weapons?
Bladed weapons falls under HS heading 9307 (Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading bladed weapons with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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