Electro-discharge cutting machines exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported electro-discharge cutting machines worth $20.1 million (470 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 68 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $39.4 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 | $20.1M | 470 t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 598 t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 575 t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 354 t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $36.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $35.0M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports electro-discharge cutting machines to
Most of it went to China (18%), Germany (15%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 18% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 15% |
| India | $2.5M | 12% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 10% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 9.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 9.7% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| United States | $926K | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $597K | 3% |
| Hungary | $563K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.68 per kg, 120% above the world average of $19.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electro-discharge cutting machines imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of electro-discharge cutting machines by the United Kingdom reached $14.3 million in 2024 (495 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Switzerland (30%), Germany (19%), Thailand (18%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.3M | 30% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 19% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 18% |
| China | $1.7M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 8.5% |
| Spain | $457K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $369K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $355K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $331K | 2.3% |
| United States | $160K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electro-discharge cutting machines exports (HS 8456.30): 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 8456.30: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processes.
Common questions
What is the value of electro-discharge cutting machines exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported electro-discharge cutting machines worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 470 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 68 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy electro-discharge cutting machines from the United Kingdom?
China was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Germany (15%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average export price of electro-discharge cutting machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $42.68 per kg in 2024, 120% above the world average of $19.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of electro-discharge cutting machines from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.0 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $39.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import electro-discharge cutting machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $14.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Germany and Thailand. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electro-discharge cutting machines?
The HS code for electro-discharge cutting machines is subheading 8456.30. 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 8456 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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