Hopper and dosing scales exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $32.7 million of hopper and dosing scales in 2024 (342 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 115 countries for exports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $48.0 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 | $32.7M | 342 t |
| 2023 | $37.5M | 545 t |
| 2022 | $44.6M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $48.0M | 519 t |
| 2020 | $27.7M | 296 t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $30.6M | 902 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports hopper and dosing scales to
Most of it went to Netherlands (48%), Poland (10%), Turkey (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $15.7M | 48% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 11% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 8.8% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| United States | $851K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $789K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $678K | 2.1% |
| Israel | $659K | 2% |
| Germany | $518K | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $466K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $95.68 per kg, 218% above the world average of $30.07. 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.
Hopper and dosing scales imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $23.2 million of hopper and dosing scales in 2024 (431 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. The largest suppliers were Japan (22%), Germany (22%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 22% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 13% |
| Denmark | $2.0M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 8% |
| China | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| United States | $786K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $468K | 2% |
| Ireland | $395K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hopper and dosing scales exports (HS 8423.30): 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 8423.30: Weighing machines: constant weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales.
Common questions
What is the value of hopper and dosing scales exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported hopper and dosing scales worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 342 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 115 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy hopper and dosing scales from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Poland (10%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average export price of hopper and dosing scales per kg?
The average declared export value was about $95.68 per kg in 2024, 218% above the world average of $30.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hopper and dosing scales from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.6 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $48.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import hopper and dosing scales?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $23.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hopper and dosing scales?
The HS code for hopper and dosing scales is subheading 8423.30. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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