Large circular knitting machines exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $4.5 million of large circular knitting machines in 2024 (194 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 55 countries for exports of this product. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.8 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 | $4.5M | 195 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 231 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 184 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 213 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 176 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 212 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 236 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports large circular knitting machines to
The largest buyer markets were Ireland (26%), Spain (25%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.91 per kg, 91% above the world average of $11.98. 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.
Large circular knitting machines imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported large circular knitting machines worth $3.4 million (141 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Japan alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.1M | 60% |
| Ireland | $820K | 24% |
| China | $200K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $135K | 4% |
| Belgium | $77K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $54K | 1.6% |
| United States | $31K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.8% |
| Norway | $10K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom large circular knitting machines exports (HS 8447.12): 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 8447.12: Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter exceeding 165mm.
Common questions
What is the value of large circular knitting machines exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported large circular knitting machines worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 194 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 55 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy large circular knitting machines from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average export price of large circular knitting machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.91 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $11.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of large circular knitting machines from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import large circular knitting machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Ireland and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for large circular knitting machines?
The HS code for large circular knitting machines is subheading 8447.12. 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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