Hedge shears imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported hedge shears worth $12.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. Value rose 53% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.6 million.
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 | $12.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hedge shears from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Taiwan (28%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 44% |
| Taiwan | $3.4M | 28% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $809K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $344K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $148K | 1.2% |
| United States | $137K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $129K | 1.1% |
| France | $92K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $60K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.30 per kg, close to the world average of $7.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hedge shears exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $586 thousand of hedge shears in 2024 (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (26%), Ireland (14%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+871% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $154K | 26% |
| Ireland | $82K | 14% |
| United States | $67K | 11% |
| France | $44K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $36K | 6.1% |
| Poland | $34K | 5.9% |
| Estonia | $24K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 4% |
| Spain | $22K | 3.8% |
| Norway | $12K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hedge shears imports (HS 8201.60): 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 8201.60: Tools, hand: hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears.
Common questions
What is the value of hedge shears imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hedge shears worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 202 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply hedge shears to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Taiwan (28%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of hedge shears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.30 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $7.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hedge shears to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hedge shears?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $586 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hedge shears?
The HS code for hedge shears is subheading 8201.60. 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 8201 page.
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