CNC knee-type milling machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc knee-type milling machines by the United Kingdom reached $2.3 million in 2024 (145 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 222% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.3M | 145 t |
| 2023 | $704K | 105 t |
| 2022 | $894K | 80 t |
| 2021 | $583K | 122 t |
| 2020 | $203K | 34 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 130 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 172 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 314 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cnc knee-type milling machines from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (47%), China (19%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 47% |
| China | $441K | 20% |
| Taiwan | $307K | 14% |
| France | $198K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $124K | 5.5% |
| India | $112K | 5% |
| United States | $13K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.59 per kg, close to the world average of $19.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
CNC knee-type milling machines exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million of cnc knee-type milling machines in 2024 (48 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Switzerland alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 77% |
| France | $103K | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $78K | 5.6% |
| India | $35K | 2.5% |
| Guyana | $21K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $20K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $20K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $9K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $8K | 0.6% |
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 8459.51: Machine-tools: for milling by removing metal, knee-type, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc knee-type milling machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cnc knee-type milling machines worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 117 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 222% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc knee-type milling machines to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (19%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc knee-type milling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.59 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $19.30 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 knee-type milling machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cnc knee-type milling machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, France and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $886 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cnc knee-type milling machines?
The HS code for cnc knee-type milling machines is subheading 8459.51. 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.
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