Hand tools (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported hand tools (other) worth $162.0 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 223 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 15% on 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 | $162.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $140.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $159.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $175.3M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $148.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $163.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $161.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $156.9M | 14.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hand tools (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), United States (19%), Taiwan (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.3M | 37% |
| United States | $31.3M | 19% |
| Taiwan | $19.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 9.6% |
| France | $7.4M | 4.6% |
| India | $4.8M | 3% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.42 per kg, close to the world average of $9.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hand tools (other) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of hand tools (other) by the United Kingdom reached $73.2 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 210 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Germany (12%), Ireland (8%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.0M | 12% |
| Ireland | $6.2M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 8% |
| United States | $5.8M | 7.9% |
| France | $5.3M | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $4.0M | 5.5% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 3% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hand tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hand tools (other) worth $162.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 223 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($59.3 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.42 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $9.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hand tools (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156.9 million in 2017 to $162.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $175.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $158.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hand tools (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $73.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $88.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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