Manual horizontal lathes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual horizontal lathes by the United Kingdom reached $6.6 million in 2024 (718 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.6M | 718 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 681 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 706 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 556 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 572 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 893 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 571 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 778 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manual horizontal lathes from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), United States (25%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 35% |
| United States | $1.6M | 25% |
| Japan | $844K | 13% |
| Taiwan | $695K | 11% |
| Spain | $264K | 4% |
| Germany | $228K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $122K | 1.8% |
| France | $87K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $66K | 1% |
| Turkey | $63K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.21 per kg, 50% above the world average of $6.12. 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.
Manual horizontal lathes exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million of manual horizontal lathes in 2024 (668 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (11%), Bangladesh (9%), Iraq (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $461K | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $374K | 8.8% |
| Iraq | $372K | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $330K | 7.8% |
| Czech Republic | $262K | 6.2% |
| India | $237K | 5.6% |
| Canada | $218K | 5.1% |
| United States | $198K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $197K | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $148K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual horizontal lathes imports (HS 8458.19): 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 8458.19: Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual horizontal lathes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manual horizontal lathes worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 718 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 182 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual horizontal lathes to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (25%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual horizontal lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.21 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $6.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual horizontal lathes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export manual horizontal lathes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Bangladesh and Iraq. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual horizontal lathes?
The HS code for manual horizontal lathes is subheading 8458.19. 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 8458 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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