Leather processing machinery parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.2 million of leather processing machinery parts in 2024 (42 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $3.2M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 47 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 54 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 122 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 185 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 159 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 94 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports leather processing machinery parts from
Italy alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 55% |
| Germany | $833K | 26% |
| China | $282K | 8.9% |
| Spain | $62K | 2% |
| United States | $61K | 1.9% |
| France | $45K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $25K | 0.8% |
| India | $21K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $17K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.98 per kg, 194% above the world average of $25.85. 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.
Leather processing machinery parts exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million of leather processing machinery parts in 2024 (32 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (19%), Ireland (11%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+952% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $216K | 19% |
| Ireland | $128K | 11% |
| United States | $108K | 9.4% |
| France | $75K | 6.5% |
| Kenya | $72K | 6.3% |
| Nigeria | $64K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $53K | 4.6% |
| India | $46K | 4% |
| Germany | $39K | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $37K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom leather processing machinery parts imports (HS 8453.90): 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 8453.90: Machinery: parts of those for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skin or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather processing machinery parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported leather processing machinery parts worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather processing machinery parts to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (26%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $75.98 per kg in 2024, 194% above the world average of $25.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather processing machinery parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export leather processing machinery parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather processing machinery parts?
The HS code for leather processing machinery parts is subheading 8453.90. 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 8453 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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