Mail sorting and handling machines exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of mail sorting and handling machines by the United Kingdom reached $27.6 million in 2024 (350 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $27.6M | 351 t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 401 t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 401 t |
| 2021 | $27.8M | 374 t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 411 t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 692 t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 781 t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 704 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports mail sorting and handling machines to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.3M | 56% |
| France | $4.2M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $668K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $613K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $582K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $518K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $375K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $282K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $78.75 per kg, 36% above the world average of $57.93. 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.
Mail sorting and handling machines imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $13.8 million of mail sorting and handling machines in 2024 (499 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 149 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were France (38%), Germany (27%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.2M | 38% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 27% |
| United States | $1.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $620K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $606K | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $453K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $388K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $264K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $190K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $155K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom mail sorting and handling machines exports (HS 8472.30): 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 8472.30: Office machines: for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or cancelling postage stamps.
Common questions
What is the value of mail sorting and handling machines exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported mail sorting and handling machines worth $27.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 350 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 71 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy mail sorting and handling machines from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by France (15%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average export price of mail sorting and handling machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $78.75 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $57.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of mail sorting and handling machines from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $27.6 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import mail sorting and handling machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mail sorting and handling machines?
The HS code for mail sorting and handling machines is subheading 8472.30. 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 8472 page.
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