Electroplating machinery exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported electroplating machinery worth $44.4 million (714 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. Value rose 80% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $44.4M | 714 t |
| 2023 | $24.7M | 375 t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 676 t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 436 t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 202 t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 366 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports electroplating machinery to
The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Germany (19%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 19% |
| India | $5.6M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 5.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.5M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 5.3% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 5.3% |
| China | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $921K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.27 per kg, 95% above the world average of $32.00. 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.
Electroplating machinery imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $36.1 million of electroplating machinery in 2024 (647 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Denmark (27%), China (25%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $9.7M | 27% |
| China | $8.9M | 25% |
| United States | $2.9M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $997K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electroplating machinery exports (HS 8543.30): 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 8543.30: Electrical machines and apparatus: for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis.
Common questions
What is the value of electroplating machinery exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported electroplating machinery worth $44.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 714 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 103 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries buy electroplating machinery from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Germany (19%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average export price of electroplating machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $62.27 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $32.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of electroplating machinery from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $44.4 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import electroplating machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $36.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, China and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electroplating machinery?
The HS code for electroplating machinery is subheading 8543.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8543 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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