🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of machine tool parts: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $451.3 million of machine tool parts in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $567.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of machine tool parts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $451.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $466.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $460.8M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $481.1M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $417.7M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $563.0M | 47.8K t |
| 2018 | $567.3M | 49.3K t |
| 2017 | $495.7M | 50.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports machine tool parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), United States (15%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $118.0M | 26% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $69.3M | 15% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $39.2M | 8.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $38.0M | 8.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $35.3M | 7.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $23.7M | 5.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $18.1M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $13.1M | 2.9% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $11.4M | 2.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $11.2M | 2.5% |
Types of machine tool parts under HS 8466
| 8466.93 | Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: n.e.c. in heading no. 8466 | 33% |
| 8466.94 | Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466 | 21% |
| 8466.10 | Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: tool holders and self-opening dieheads | 16% |
| 8466.20 | Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: work holders | 14% |
| 8466.92 | Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally for the machines of heading no. 8465, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466 | 11% |
| 8466.91 | Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally: for the machines of heading no. 8464, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466 | 3.2% |
| 8466.30 | Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: dividing heads and other special attachments for machines | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8466.
Average import price of machine tool parts
The average declared value was about $30.46 per kg, 42% above the world average of $21.44. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports machine tool parts
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported machine tool parts worth $295.4 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Germany (13%), Belgium (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $49.3M | 17% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $39.3M | 13% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $27.6M | 9.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $13.0M | 4.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $9.5M | 3.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $9.4M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $9.3M | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $9.2M | 3.1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $8.3M | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $7.9M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 8466: Parts & accessories suited for use only/mainly with machines of headings 8456-8465, including work/tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads & other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand.
Machine tool parts trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of machine tool parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported machine tool parts worth $451.3 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import machine tool parts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (26%), United States (15%), Japan (9%).
What is the average import price of machine tool parts in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $30.46 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $21.44 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export machine tool parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported machine tool parts worth $295.4 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, Belgium.
What is the HS code for machine tool parts?
Machine tool parts falls under HS heading 8466 (Parts & accessories suited for use only/mainly with machines of headings 8456-8465, including work/tool holders, self-op). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading machine tool parts with the United Kingdom?
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