🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of book-binding machine: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $37.6 million of book-binding machine in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of book-binding machine by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $36.0M | 743 t |
| 2020 | $34.7M | 946 t |
| 2019 | $47.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $59.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $57.1M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports book-binding machine from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (29%), Germany (17%), Japan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $11.0M | 29% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.5M | 17% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $5.6M | 15% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $982K | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $845K | 2.3% |
Types of book-binding machine under HS 8440
| 8440.10 | Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines | 84% |
| 8440.90 | Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines, parts thereof | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8440.
Average import price of book-binding machine
The average declared value was about $32.46 per kg, 38% above the world average of $23.58. 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 book-binding machine
The United Kingdom exported $26.3 million of book-binding machine in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 119 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (30%), Netherlands (9%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.9M | 30% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.3M | 8.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.7M | 6.5% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $889K | 3.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $864K | 3.3% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $858K | 3.3% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | $817K | 3.1% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $749K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 8440: Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines.
Book-binding machine trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of book-binding machine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported book-binding machine worth $37.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import book-binding machine from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Switzerland (29%), Germany (17%), Japan (15%).
What is the average import price of book-binding machine in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $32.46 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $23.58 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export book-binding machine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported book-binding machine worth $26.3 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Netherlands, Germany.
What is the HS code for book-binding machine?
Book-binding machine falls under HS heading 8440 (Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading book-binding machine with the United Kingdom?
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