Forging and stamping presses imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported forging and stamping presses worth $12.3 million (907 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.6 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 | $12.3M | 907 t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports forging and stamping presses from
The largest suppliers were Austria (34%), Germany (18%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $4.2M | 34% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 14% |
| China | $710K | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $413K | 3.4% |
| France | $389K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $355K | 2.9% |
| United States | $347K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $302K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $254K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.56 per kg, 68% above the world average of $8.09. 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.
Forging and stamping presses exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported forging and stamping presses worth $8.0 million (670 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were India (22%), South Africa (14%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 22% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 14% |
| United States | $770K | 9.7% |
| Argentina | $441K | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $441K | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $431K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $411K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $321K | 4% |
| Finland | $266K | 3.3% |
| Norway | $242K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom forging and stamping presses imports (HS 8462.10): 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 8462.10: Machine-tools: forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of forging and stamping presses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported forging and stamping presses worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 907 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply forging and stamping presses to the United Kingdom?
Austria was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 30 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of forging and stamping presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.56 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $8.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forging and stamping presses to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $31.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export forging and stamping presses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, South Africa and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for forging and stamping presses?
The HS code for forging and stamping presses is subheading 8462.10. 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 8462 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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