Knitting machine parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitting machine parts by the United Kingdom reached $2.7 million in 2024 (63 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.6 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 | $2.7M | 63 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 122 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 301 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 226 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 255 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 186 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 153 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports knitting machine parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (22%), China (21%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $607K | 22% |
| China | $580K | 21% |
| France | $413K | 15% |
| United States | $323K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $182K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $123K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $117K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $91K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $58K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $53K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.08 per kg, 72% above the world average of $25.01. 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.
Knitting machine parts exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported knitting machine parts worth $2.1 million (33 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Nigeria (29%), Belgium (23%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $607K | 29% |
| Belgium | $497K | 24% |
| United States | $216K | 10% |
| Germany | $91K | 4.3% |
| India | $82K | 3.9% |
| China | $81K | 3.8% |
| Norway | $67K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $45K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $37K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom knitting machine parts imports (HS 8448.20): 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 8448.20: Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported knitting machine parts worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine parts to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($607 thousand), followed by China (21%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.08 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $25.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitting machine parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export knitting machine parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Belgium and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $596 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine parts?
The HS code for knitting machine parts is subheading 8448.20. 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 8448 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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