CNC milling machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cnc milling machines worth $31.6 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.2 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 | $31.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $43.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $35.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $33.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $41.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cnc milling machines from
Most of the value came from South Korea (38%), Germany (21%), Spain (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $12.2M | 39% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 21% |
| Spain | $4.7M | 15% |
| Poland | $2.9M | 9.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| United States | $930K | 2.9% |
| China | $507K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $175K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $162K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.63 per kg, close to the world average of $13.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
CNC milling machines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cnc milling machines worth $10.6 million (744 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (31%), Ireland (13%), Serbia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.3M | 31% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 13% |
| Serbia | $636K | 6% |
| United States | $612K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $546K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $484K | 4.6% |
| India | $429K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $395K | 3.7% |
| France | $395K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $354K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cnc milling machines imports (HS 8459.61): 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 8459.61: Machine-tools: for milling by removing metal, (not knee-type), numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc milling machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cnc milling machines worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 166 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc milling machines to the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc milling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.63 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $13.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cnc milling machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $43.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cnc milling machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and Serbia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc milling machines?
The HS code for cnc milling machines is subheading 8459.61. 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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