Drawing dies exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported drawing dies worth $12.6 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 378 t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 446 t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 469 t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 717 t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 509 t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 679 t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 684 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports drawing dies to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (19%), Thailand (16%), Netherlands (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+832% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 19% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $851K | 6.8% |
| Qatar | $756K | 6% |
| Ireland | $587K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $396K | 3.1% |
| France | $287K | 2.3% |
| United States | $238K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $234K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 87% below the world average of $23.10, 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.
Drawing dies imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported drawing dies worth $10.7 million (292 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United States (23%), Netherlands (15%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $1000K | 9.4% |
| China | $921K | 8.6% |
| Ireland | $452K | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $386K | 3.6% |
| France | $368K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $280K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom drawing dies exports (HS 8207.20): 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 8207.20: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal.
Common questions
What is the value of drawing dies exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported drawing dies worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 111 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy drawing dies from the United Kingdom?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Thailand (16%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 82 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 832% on the year.
What is the average export price of drawing dies per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $23.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of drawing dies from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import drawing dies?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the Netherlands and Italy. That compares with exports of $12.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for drawing dies?
The HS code for drawing dies is subheading 8207.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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