Food industry blades exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $19.9 million of food industry blades in 2024 (530 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.9M | 531 t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 508 t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 580 t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 606 t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 413 t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 489 t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 472 t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 484 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports food industry blades to
The largest buyer markets were France (21%), Germany (14%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.1M | 21% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 14% |
| United States | $1.9M | 9.8% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 9.5% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $987K | 5% |
| South Africa | $960K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $694K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $543K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $484K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.56 per kg, close to the world average of $35.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food industry blades imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of food industry blades by the United Kingdom reached $14.4 million in 2024 (351 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 203 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), United States (28%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.4M | 31% |
| United States | $4.0M | 28% |
| China | $1.4M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $942K | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $755K | 5.2% |
| Ireland | $449K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $389K | 2.7% |
| France | $328K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $289K | 2% |
| South Korea | $262K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom food industry blades exports (HS 8208.30): 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 8208.30: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry.
Common questions
What is the value of food industry blades exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported food industry blades worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 530 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 135 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy food industry blades from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average export price of food industry blades per kg?
The average declared export value was about $37.56 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $35.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of food industry blades from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import food industry blades?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food industry blades?
The HS code for food industry blades is subheading 8208.30. 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 8208 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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