🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of drawing and measuring instruments: 2024 trade data
Imports of drawing and measuring instruments by the United Kingdom reached $65.7 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of drawing and measuring instruments by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $65.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $75.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $75.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $60.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $67.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $63.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $60.5M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports drawing and measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Thailand (15%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $28.8M | 44% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $10.1M | 15% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.5M | 8.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.5M | 8.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.8M | 5.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $958K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $656K | 1% |
Types of drawing and measuring instruments under HS 9017
| 9017.80 | Mathematical instruments and equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 9017 | 54% |
| 9017.30 | Mathematical equipment: micrometers, callipers and gauges | 22% |
| 9017.20 | Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments | 20% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing, marking-out equipment and mathematical instruments: parts and accessories | 3.4% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price of drawing and measuring instruments
The average declared value was about $11.83 per kg, close to the world average of $11.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports drawing and measuring instruments
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported drawing and measuring instruments worth $64.3 million (926 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 191 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (14%), Germany (11%), Singapore (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $9.3M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.8M | 11% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $5.2M | 8.1% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $2.9M | 4.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.2M | 3.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.2M | 3.4% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 2.8% |
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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Drawing and measuring instruments trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $65.7 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import drawing and measuring instruments from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (44%), Thailand (15%), United States (8%).
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $11.83 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.58 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export drawing and measuring instruments?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported drawing and measuring instruments worth $64.3 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, Singapore.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
Drawing and measuring instruments falls under HS heading 9017 (Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instrumen). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading drawing and measuring instruments with the United Kingdom?
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