Industrial scales 30-5000kg imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial scales 30-5000kg by the United Kingdom reached $15.8 million in 2024 (576 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. Value rose 6% 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 | $15.8M | 576 t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 624 t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 787 t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 817 t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 740 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 854 t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 713 t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 533 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports industrial scales 30-5000kg from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), China (21%), Netherlands (20%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.0M | 32% |
| China | $3.2M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 20% |
| United States | $1.3M | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $446K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $366K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $310K | 2% |
| New Zealand | $264K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $203K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $193K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.47 per kg, 906% above the world average of $2.73. 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.
Industrial scales 30-5000kg exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of industrial scales 30-5000kg by the United Kingdom reached $5.2 million in 2024 (134 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (38%), Germany (10%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 39% |
| Germany | $527K | 10% |
| United States | $382K | 7.3% |
| Ireland | $304K | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $263K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $199K | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $138K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $135K | 2.6% |
| China | $128K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $125K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial scales 30-5000kg imports (HS 8423.82): 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 8423.82: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial scales 30-5000kg imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported industrial scales 30-5000kg worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 576 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial scales 30-5000kg to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (21%) and the Netherlands (20%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial scales 30-5000kg per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.47 per kg in 2024, 906% above the world average of $2.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial scales 30-5000kg to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export industrial scales 30-5000kg?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial scales 30-5000kg?
The HS code for industrial scales 30-5000kg is subheading 8423.82. 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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