🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of calender machine: 2024 trade data
Imports of calender machine by the United Kingdom reached $28.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 11% 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 calender machine by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports calender machine from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Italy (22%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.3M | 26% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6.2M | 22% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.2M | 18% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.8M | 6.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $996K | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $983K | 3.5% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $344K | 1.2% |
Types of calender machine under HS 8420
| 8420.10 | Machines: calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass | 44% |
| 8420.91 | Machines: parts, cylinders for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass | 36% |
| 8420.99 | Machines: parts, (other than cylinders), for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8420.
Average import price of calender machine
The average declared value was about $13.46 per kg, 34% above the world average of $10.08. 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 calender machine
Exports of calender machine by the United Kingdom reached $13.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (18%), Germany (14%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.4M | 18% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.9M | 14% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $833K | 6.3% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $766K | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $760K | 5.8% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $730K | 5.6% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $605K | 4.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $547K | 4.2% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $509K | 3.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $467K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 8420: Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass and cylinders therefor.
Calender machine trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of calender machine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported calender machine worth $28.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import calender machine from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (26%), Italy (22%), Germany (18%).
What is the average import price of calender machine in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $13.46 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.08 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export calender machine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported calender machine worth $13.2 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, France.
What is the HS code for calender machine?
Calender machine falls under HS heading 8420 (Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass and cylinders therefor). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading calender machine with the United Kingdom?
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