🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of hand pliers: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported hand pliers worth $108.3 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 223 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of hand pliers by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $100.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $98.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $106.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $84.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $90.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $85.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $83.6M | 6.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hand pliers from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Germany (18%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+423% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $36.4M | 34% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $19.5M | 18% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $15.4M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $8.4M | 7.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $3.2M | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.1M | 2.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.4M | 2.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.4M | 2.2% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $2.2M | 2.1% |
Types of hand pliers under HS 8203
| 8203.20 | Tools, hand: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools | 75% |
| 8203.40 | Tools, hand: pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools | 9.3% |
| 8203.10 | Tools, hand: files, rasps and similar tools | 8.9% |
| 8203.30 | Tools, hand: metal cutting shears and similar tools | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8203.
Average import price of hand pliers
The average declared value was about $18.66 per kg, 73% above the world average of $10.76. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports hand pliers
The United Kingdom exported $28.0 million of hand pliers in 2024 (750 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (17%), Germany (13%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.8M | 17% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.8M | 14% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.6M | 9.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.2M | 7.9% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $900K | 3.2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $771K | 2.8% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $763K | 2.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $652K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar.
Hand pliers trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of hand pliers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hand pliers worth $108.3 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import hand pliers from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (34%), Germany (18%), United States (14%).
What is the average import price of hand pliers in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $18.66 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.76 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export hand pliers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported hand pliers worth $28.0 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for hand pliers?
Hand pliers falls under HS heading 8203 (Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bol). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading hand pliers with the United Kingdom?
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