Earthmoving machinery parts (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported earthmoving machinery parts (other) worth $1.00 billion (300.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 8% 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 | $1.00B | 300.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.09B | 306.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.17B | 323.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.15B | 321.4K t |
| 2020 | $637.9M | 161.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.03B | 336.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.07B | 333.6K t |
| 2017 | $858.8M | 253.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports earthmoving machinery parts (other) from
Most of the value came from China (24%), India (20%), Germany (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $241.2M | 24% |
| India | $201.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $92.5M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $71.0M | 7.1% |
| Poland | $59.6M | 6% |
| South Korea | $39.2M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $38.9M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $34.5M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $33.9M | 3.4% |
| France | $25.3M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 36% below the world average of $5.21, 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.
Earthmoving machinery parts (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $497.1 million of earthmoving machinery parts (other) in 2024 (68.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), Germany (9%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $97.1M | 20% |
| Germany | $44.8M | 9% |
| France | $36.7M | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $26.3M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $24.7M | 5% |
| India | $21.7M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $19.3M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $16.4M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $15.1M | 3% |
| Denmark | $14.1M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom earthmoving machinery parts (other) imports (HS 8431.49): 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 8431.49: Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431.
Common questions
What is the value of earthmoving machinery parts (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported earthmoving machinery parts (other) worth $1.00 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 222 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply earthmoving machinery parts (other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($241.2 million), followed by India (20%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 85 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of earthmoving machinery parts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $5.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of earthmoving machinery parts (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $858.8 million in 2017 to $1.00 billion in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $1.17 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.00 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export earthmoving machinery parts (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $497.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $504.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for earthmoving machinery parts (other)?
The HS code for earthmoving machinery parts (other) is subheading 8431.49. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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