Glass manufacturing and molding machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported glass manufacturing and molding machines worth $32.9 million (734 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 149 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% less 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.9M | 734 t |
| 2023 | $38.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 879 t |
| 2021 | $36.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 540 t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.0M | 557 t |
| 2017 | $33.6M | 793 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glass manufacturing and molding machines from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $21.1M | 64% |
| China | $4.0M | 12% |
| Finland | $3.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| United States | $749K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $684K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $502K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $492K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $98K | 0.3% |
| France | $77K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.81 per kg, 105% above the world average of $21.87. 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.
Glass manufacturing and molding machines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported glass manufacturing and molding machines worth $18.3 million (547 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 76 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Turkey (14%), United States (13%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 14% |
| United States | $2.4M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 7% |
| India | $944K | 5.2% |
| France | $731K | 4% |
| Spain | $700K | 3.8% |
| Philippines | $689K | 3.8% |
| Paraguay | $635K | 3.5% |
| Tunisia | $581K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom glass manufacturing and molding machines imports (HS 8475.29): 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 8475.29: Machines: for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, not for making optical fibres and preforms thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glass manufacturing and molding machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glass manufacturing and molding machines worth $32.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 734 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 149 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass manufacturing and molding machines to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by China (12%) and Finland (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 751% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass manufacturing and molding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.81 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $21.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass manufacturing and molding machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.6 million in 2017 to $32.9 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $38.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export glass manufacturing and molding machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United States and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass manufacturing and molding machines?
The HS code for glass manufacturing and molding machines is subheading 8475.29. 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 8475 page.
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