Lace and net making machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported lace and net making machines worth $15.9 million (441 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.9 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 | $15.9M | 441 t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 535 t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 720 t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 605 t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 788 t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 417 t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 480 t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 467 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports lace and net making machines from
Most of the value came from Japan (20%), Taiwan (15%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.2M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 11% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 9.2% |
| China | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $533K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $505K | 3.2% |
| United States | $477K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.13 per kg, 169% above the world average of $13.45. 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.
Lace and net making machines exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of lace and net making machines by the United Kingdom reached $3.9 million in 2024 (256 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (35%), India (15%), Australia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 35% |
| India | $576K | 15% |
| Australia | $378K | 9.8% |
| Portugal | $324K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $209K | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $181K | 4.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $152K | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $96K | 2.5% |
| China | $83K | 2.1% |
| Cyprus | $72K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lace and net making machines imports (HS 8447.90): 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 8447.90: Machines: for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Common questions
What is the value of lace and net making machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lace and net making machines worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 441 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply lace and net making machines to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Taiwan (15%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of lace and net making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.13 per kg in 2024, 169% above the world average of $13.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lace and net making machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export lace and net making machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and Australia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lace and net making machines?
The HS code for lace and net making machines is subheading 8447.90. 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 8447 page.
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