Glass working machine parts exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $39.8 million of glass working machine parts in 2024 (586 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 5% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.8M | 586 t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 627 t |
| 2022 | $37.2M | 734 t |
| 2021 | $41.1M | 598 t |
| 2020 | $38.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $41.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $47.5M | 932 t |
| 2017 | $35.7M | 575 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports glass working machine parts to
The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), France (10%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+823% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.4M | 24% |
| France | $4.0M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 7.6% |
| India | $2.8M | 7% |
| Luxembourg | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| China | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.91 per kg, 44% below the world average of $120.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass working machine parts imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $37.5 million of glass working machine parts in 2024 (692 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Belgium (28%), Germany (14%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $10.4M | 28% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 14% |
| United States | $4.7M | 13% |
| Finland | $3.9M | 11% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 6.8% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 5.5% |
| France | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Luxembourg | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $886K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom glass working machine parts exports (HS 8475.90): 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 8475.90: Machines: parts, of those for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves or flash-bulbs, in glass envelopes and manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware.
Common questions
What is the value of glass working machine parts exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported glass working machine parts worth $39.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 586 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 98 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass working machine parts from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by France (10%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 823% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass working machine parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $67.91 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $120.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of glass working machine parts from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.7 million in 2017 to $39.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $47.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import glass working machine parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $37.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Germany and the United States. That compares with exports of $39.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for glass working machine parts?
The HS code for glass working machine parts is subheading 8475.90. 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.
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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