Liquid filtration machinery exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $512.5 million of liquid filtration machinery in 2024 (18.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $512.5M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $632.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $590.8M | 24.2K t |
| 2021 | $579.0M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $587.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $563.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $520.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $474.7M | 8.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports liquid filtration machinery to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (24%), United States (15%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $123.5M | 24% |
| United States | $76.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $44.4M | 8.7% |
| France | $23.6M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $21.8M | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $19.6M | 3.8% |
| India | $17.3M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $16.0M | 3.1% |
| China | $14.6M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $14.4M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.86 per kg, close to the world average of $24.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquid filtration machinery imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported liquid filtration machinery worth $325.0 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Most of the value came from United States (28%), Germany (21%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $92.6M | 29% |
| Germany | $69.7M | 22% |
| France | $38.8M | 12% |
| China | $17.1M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $14.6M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $14.3M | 4.4% |
| Denmark | $10.1M | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $7.4M | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $5.7M | 1.8% |
| Norway | $5.5M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom liquid filtration machinery exports (HS 8421.29): 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid filtration machinery exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported liquid filtration machinery worth $512.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 196 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquid filtration machinery from the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($123.5 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 160 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $27.86 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $24.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of liquid filtration machinery from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $474.7 million in 2017 to $512.5 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $632.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $557.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import liquid filtration machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $325.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $187.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29. 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 8421 page.
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