Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported earth moving machinery (stationary, other) worth $27.1 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 208 countries for imports of this product. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $36.5 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 | $27.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $29.1M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports earth moving machinery (stationary, other) from
Most of the value came from China (15%), Norway (14%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 15% |
| Norway | $3.9M | 14% |
| United States | $3.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 13% |
| Finland | $3.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 12% |
| France | $1.8M | 6.8% |
| Sweden | $931K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $530K | 2% |
| South Korea | $495K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.76 per kg, close to the world average of $11.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) by the United Kingdom reached $24.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Norway (22%), United States (9%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $5.4M | 22% |
| United States | $2.2M | 9% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 5% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $948K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $855K | 3.5% |
| France | $730K | 3% |
| Finland | $712K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports (HS 8430.69): 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 8430.69: Machinery: for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores: not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30.
Common questions
What is the value of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported earth moving machinery (stationary, other) worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Norway (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.1 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $36.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $24.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, the United States and Ireland. That compares with imports of $27.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
The HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other) is subheading 8430.69. 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 8430 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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