Honing and lapping machines exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported honing and lapping machines worth $9.0 million (149 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.1 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 | $9.0M | 149 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 268 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 483 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 635 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 295 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 484 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 301 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports honing and lapping machines to
Most of it went to Taiwan (37%), United States (15%), France (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $3.3M | 37% |
| United States | $1.4M | 15% |
| France | $755K | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $659K | 7.3% |
| Poland | $501K | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $327K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $267K | 3% |
| Germany | $180K | 2% |
| India | $162K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $162K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.78 per kg, 98% above the world average of $30.67. 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.
Honing and lapping machines imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of honing and lapping machines by the United Kingdom reached $4.8 million in 2024 (76 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 51% |
| Switzerland | $950K | 20% |
| United States | $335K | 7% |
| China | $318K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $207K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $111K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $70K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $53K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $49K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom honing and lapping machines exports (HS 8460.40): 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 8460.40: Machine-tools: for honing or lapping.
Common questions
What is the value of honing and lapping machines exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported honing and lapping machines worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 149 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 87 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy honing and lapping machines from the United Kingdom?
Taiwan was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the United States (15%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 769% on the year.
What is the average export price of honing and lapping machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $60.78 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $30.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of honing and lapping machines from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import honing and lapping machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Switzerland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for honing and lapping machines?
The HS code for honing and lapping machines is subheading 8460.40. 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 8460 page.
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