Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $15.3 million of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ in 2024 (338 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 134 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $15.3M | 338 t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 416 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 542 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 811 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 563 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 553 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 911 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ to
The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+812% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.9M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 17% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 9% |
| Canada | $643K | 4.2% |
| France | $552K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $534K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $516K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $428K | 2.8% |
| Ukraine | $371K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.28 per kg, 976% above the world average of $4.21. 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.
Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $13.0 million of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ in 2024 (762 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 201 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Japan (43%), Germany (13%), Czech Republic (10%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.5M | 43% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| China | $1.2M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $865K | 6.7% |
| Finland | $367K | 2.8% |
| United States | $289K | 2.2% |
| France | $282K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $241K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $218K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ exports (HS 8423.89): 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 8423.89: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 338 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 134 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (17%) and Ireland (9%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 812% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ per kg?
The average declared export value was about $45.28 per kg in 2024, 976% above the world average of $4.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $13.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and the Czech Republic. That compares with exports of $15.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
The HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ is subheading 8423.89. 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 8423 page.
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