Calender machine cylinders imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $10.2 million of calender machine cylinders in 2024 (840 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.1 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 | $10.2M | 840 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 851 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 693 t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 590 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 471 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 597 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 349 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports calender machine cylinders from
The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), India (16%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.2M | 41% |
| India | $1.6M | 16% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 11% |
| Austria | $872K | 8.5% |
| Greece | $340K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $289K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $157K | 1.5% |
| United States | $112K | 1.1% |
| China | $65K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.17 per kg, close to the world average of $11.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Calender machine cylinders exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.1 million of calender machine cylinders in 2024 (352 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (28%), Austria (18%), South Africa (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 28% |
| Austria | $722K | 18% |
| South Africa | $591K | 15% |
| Brazil | $496K | 12% |
| Italy | $254K | 6.3% |
| France | $114K | 2.8% |
| Argentina | $95K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $74K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $59K | 1.4% |
| United States | $58K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom calender machine cylinders imports (HS 8420.91): 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 8420.91: Machines: parts, cylinders for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass.
Common questions
What is the value of calender machine cylinders imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported calender machine cylinders worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 840 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply calender machine cylinders to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (16%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of calender machine cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.17 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calender machine cylinders to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2021 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export calender machine cylinders?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Austria and South Africa. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for calender machine cylinders?
The HS code for calender machine cylinders is subheading 8420.91. 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 8420 page.
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