Conveyor machinery parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of conveyor machinery parts by the United Kingdom reached $338.9 million in 2024 (28.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value fell 14% from 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 | $338.9M | 28.6K t |
| 2023 | $393.6M | 32.5K t |
| 2022 | $324.9M | 38.0K t |
| 2021 | $295.1M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $242.5M | 26.6K t |
| 2019 | $283.0M | 31.3K t |
| 2018 | $256.6M | 32.2K t |
| 2017 | $235.6M | 29.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports conveyor machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), China (12%), United States (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $91.3M | 27% |
| China | $41.9M | 12% |
| United States | $22.3M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $22.3M | 6.6% |
| Austria | $20.4M | 6% |
| Italy | $17.7M | 5.2% |
| France | $16.5M | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $14.2M | 4.2% |
| Sweden | $11.7M | 3.5% |
| India | $10.5M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.87 per kg, close to the world average of $12.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Conveyor machinery parts exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of conveyor machinery parts by the United Kingdom reached $152.6 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (25%), Germany (8%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38.1M | 25% |
| Germany | $12.4M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $12.2M | 8% |
| France | $9.3M | 6.1% |
| Australia | $6.8M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $6.1M | 4% |
| Ireland | $5.9M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom conveyor machinery parts imports (HS 8431.39): 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 8431.39: Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor machinery parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported conveyor machinery parts worth $338.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor machinery parts to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($91.3 million), followed by China (12%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor machinery parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $235.6 million in 2017 to $338.9 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2023 at $393.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $296.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export conveyor machinery parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $152.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $186.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor machinery parts?
The HS code for conveyor machinery parts is subheading 8431.39. 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 8431 page.
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