🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of machine cutting blades: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported machine cutting blades worth $94.8 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 221 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of machine cutting blades by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $100.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $95.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $87.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $77.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $89.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $93.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $88.1M | 4.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports machine cutting blades from
The largest suppliers were Germany (22%), China (19%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $21.0M | 22% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $18.3M | 19% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.9M | 9.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.7M | 9.2% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $4.6M | 4.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $4.5M | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.7M | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.2M | 3.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.1M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $3.0M | 3.2% |
Types of machine cutting blades under HS 8208
| 8208.90 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for machines or mechanical appliances, n.e.c. in heading no. 8208 | 41% |
| 8208.40 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances | 17% |
| 8208.20 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for wood working machines or mechanical appliances | 15% |
| 8208.30 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry | 15% |
| 8208.10 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8208.
Average import price of machine cutting blades
The average declared value was about $21.41 per kg, close to the world average of $21.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports machine cutting blades
The United Kingdom exported $79.5 million of machine cutting blades in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to United States (23%), Germany (12%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $18.1M | 23% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.7M | 12% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $6.5M | 8.1% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.4M | 5.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $3.9M | 4.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.9M | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.4M | 3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.9M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.
Machine cutting blades trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of machine cutting blades imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported machine cutting blades worth $94.8 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import machine cutting blades from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (22%), China (19%), Netherlands (9%).
What is the average import price of machine cutting blades in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $21.41 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $21.21 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export machine cutting blades?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported machine cutting blades worth $79.5 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, France.
What is the HS code for machine cutting blades?
Machine cutting blades falls under HS heading 8208 (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading machine cutting blades with the United Kingdom?
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