Industrial scales up to 30kg exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $26.7 million of industrial scales up to 30kg in 2024 (327 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 143 countries for exports of this product. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $35.6 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 | $26.7M | 327 t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 329 t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 301 t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.6M | 737 t |
| 2018 | $34.3M | 468 t |
| 2017 | $31.8M | 532 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports industrial scales up to 30kg to
Most of it went to Netherlands (21%), United States (10%), Mexico (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 22% |
| United States | $2.7M | 9.9% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 9% |
| France | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 5% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $964K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $742K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $81.72 per kg, 170% above the world average of $30.32. 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 up to 30kg imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported industrial scales up to 30kg worth $15.6 million (333 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Germany (42%), China (25%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.6M | 42% |
| China | $4.0M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $981K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $850K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $467K | 3% |
| Hungary | $374K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $350K | 2.2% |
| Israel | $245K | 1.6% |
| Iceland | $198K | 1.3% |
| United States | $185K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial scales up to 30kg exports (HS 8423.81): 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 8423.81: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30kg (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better).
Common questions
What is the value of industrial scales up to 30kg exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported industrial scales up to 30kg worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 327 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 143 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial scales up to 30kg from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Mexico (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average export price of industrial scales up to 30kg per kg?
The average declared export value was about $81.72 per kg in 2024, 170% above the world average of $30.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of industrial scales up to 30kg from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.8 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $35.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import industrial scales up to 30kg?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $15.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial scales up to 30kg?
The HS code for industrial scales up to 30kg is subheading 8423.81. 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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