CNC boring-milling machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $15.3 million of cnc boring-milling machines in 2024 (795 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.9 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 | $15.3M | 795 t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 963 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 526 t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 597 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 448 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 428 t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 589 t |
| 2017 | $22.9M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cnc boring-milling machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (36%), Italy (26%), Denmark (20%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.5M | 36% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 26% |
| Denmark | $3.0M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $764K | 5% |
| Taiwan | $505K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $441K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $428K | 2.8% |
| China | $308K | 2% |
| France | $246K | 1.6% |
| United States | $91K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.24 per kg, 20% above the world average of $15.98. 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.
CNC boring-milling machines exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million of cnc boring-milling machines in 2024 (132 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (21%), Germany (19%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $270K | 21% |
| Germany | $248K | 19% |
| France | $150K | 12% |
| Italy | $110K | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 7.6% |
| United States | $96K | 7.4% |
| Canada | $77K | 6% |
| Ireland | $73K | 5.7% |
| Norway | $72K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cnc boring-milling machines imports (HS 8459.31): 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 8459.31: Machine-tools: for boring-milling by removing metal, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc boring-milling machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cnc boring-milling machines worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 795 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 116 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc boring-milling machines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Italy (26%) and Denmark (20%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc boring-milling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.24 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $15.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc boring-milling machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.9 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cnc boring-milling machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc boring-milling machines?
The HS code for cnc boring-milling machines is subheading 8459.31. 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 8459 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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