Dividing heads and special attachments imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported dividing heads and special attachments worth $13.5 million (363 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.6 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 | $13.5M | 363 t |
| 2023 | $19.3M | 455 t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 673 t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 536 t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 499 t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 585 t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 475 t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 448 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dividing heads and special attachments from
The largest suppliers were Japan (35%), Germany (16%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.7M | 35% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $888K | 6.6% |
| India | $882K | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $763K | 5.7% |
| United States | $674K | 5% |
| China | $560K | 4.2% |
| France | $446K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $296K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.23 per kg, 27% below the world average of $51.28, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dividing heads and special attachments exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $11.1 million of dividing heads and special attachments in 2024 (134 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (24%), Switzerland (8%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.6M | 24% |
| Switzerland | $926K | 8.4% |
| France | $854K | 7.7% |
| China | $829K | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $756K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $618K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $563K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $538K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $534K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $367K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dividing heads and special attachments imports (HS 8466.30): 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 8466.30: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: dividing heads and other special attachments for machines.
Common questions
What is the value of dividing heads and special attachments imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dividing heads and special attachments worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 363 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply dividing heads and special attachments to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of dividing heads and special attachments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.23 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $51.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dividing heads and special attachments to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dividing heads and special attachments?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Switzerland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dividing heads and special attachments?
The HS code for dividing heads and special attachments is subheading 8466.30. 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 8466 page.
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