CNC vertical lathes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc vertical lathes by the United Kingdom reached $17.8 million in 2024 (866 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% more than in 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 | $17.8M | 866 t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 727 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 734 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 610 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 687 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 826 t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.5M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cnc vertical lathes from
The largest suppliers were Italy (34%), France (15%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.0M | 34% |
| France | $2.7M | 15% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 14% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $945K | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $684K | 3.9% |
| China | $673K | 3.8% |
| United States | $117K | 0.7% |
| India | $69K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.53 per kg, 42% above the world average of $14.47. 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 vertical lathes exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cnc vertical lathes worth $4.1 million (426 tonnes). Most of it went to Switzerland (29%), Brazil (16%), France (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 29% |
| Brazil | $645K | 16% |
| France | $543K | 13% |
| United States | $283K | 6.9% |
| Croatia | $235K | 5.7% |
| Norway | $224K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $177K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $117K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $88K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cnc vertical lathes imports (HS 8458.91): 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 8458.91: Lathes: for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc vertical lathes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cnc vertical lathes worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 866 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc vertical lathes to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by France (15%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc vertical lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.53 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $14.47 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 vertical lathes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.5 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cnc vertical lathes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Brazil and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc vertical lathes?
The HS code for cnc vertical lathes is subheading 8458.91. 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 8458 page.
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