Graders and levellers exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported graders and levellers worth $9.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.3 million.
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 | $9.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports graders and levellers to
The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), Belgium (16%), Ireland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 18% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 16% |
| Ireland | $985K | 11% |
| Poland | $841K | 9% |
| Austria | $694K | 7.5% |
| Malaysia | $495K | 5.3% |
| Greece | $440K | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $378K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $343K | 3.7% |
| Barbados | $259K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 32% below the world average of $7.34, 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.
Graders and levellers imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of graders and levellers by the United Kingdom reached $8.5 million in 2024 (802 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.4M | 52% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 20% |
| Ireland | $665K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $632K | 7.5% |
| Brazil | $406K | 4.8% |
| China | $266K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 2.7% |
| New Zealand | $88K | 1% |
| Australia | $44K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $40K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom graders and levellers exports (HS 8429.20): 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 8429.20: Graders and levellers.
Common questions
What is the value of graders and levellers exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported graders and levellers worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy graders and levellers from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and Ireland (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average export price of graders and levellers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $7.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of graders and levellers from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2018 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import graders and levellers?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Japan and Ireland. That compares with exports of $9.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for graders and levellers?
The HS code for graders and levellers is subheading 8429.20. 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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