Front-end loaders exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported front-end loaders worth $821.8 million (105.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 158 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.05 billion.
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 | $821.8M | 105.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.05B | 127.7K t |
| 2022 | $772.7M | 101.4K t |
| 2021 | $747.4M | 96.0K t |
| 2020 | $567.1M | 82.8K t |
| 2019 | $768.6M | 115.4K t |
| 2018 | $792.9M | 107.7K t |
| 2017 | $621.2M | 94.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports front-end loaders to
The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), Germany (17%), Japan (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $194.6M | 24% |
| Germany | $140.2M | 17% |
| Japan | $89.1M | 11% |
| France | $43.0M | 5.2% |
| Canada | $36.7M | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $30.0M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $29.3M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $26.1M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $21.8M | 2.7% |
| Georgia | $15.6M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.83 per kg, close to the world average of $6.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Front-end loaders imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of front-end loaders by the United Kingdom reached $323.9 million in 2024 (29.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 218 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), Sweden (24%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $84.0M | 26% |
| Sweden | $77.5M | 24% |
| China | $42.2M | 13% |
| South Korea | $23.1M | 7.1% |
| United States | $22.1M | 6.8% |
| France | $21.6M | 6.7% |
| Czech Republic | $11.6M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $9.6M | 3% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $4.4M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom front-end loaders exports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported front-end loaders worth $821.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 158 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy front-end loaders from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($194.6 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 119 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average export price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.83 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $6.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of front-end loaders from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $621.2 million in 2017 to $821.8 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $1.05 billion. Over 8 years the average was $767.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import front-end loaders?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $323.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Sweden and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $497.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. 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 8429 page.
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