Manual milling machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.7 million of manual milling machines in 2024 (385 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.0 million.
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 | $7.7M | 385 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 487 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 551 t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 28.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manual milling machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), Italy (15%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 21% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 15% |
| China | $989K | 13% |
| Taiwan | $929K | 12% |
| United States | $892K | 12% |
| France | $537K | 7% |
| South Korea | $495K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $251K | 3.3% |
| Angola | $181K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $179K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.88 per kg, 89% above the world average of $10.52. 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 milling machines exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $6.6 million of manual milling machines in 2024 (626 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. Most of it went to India (47%), Vietnam (13%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 47% |
| Vietnam | $835K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $485K | 7.4% |
| Ireland | $286K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $246K | 3.7% |
| Qatar | $180K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $143K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $132K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $115K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual milling machines imports (HS 8459.69): 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 8459.69: Machine-tools: for milling by removing metal, not knee-type, other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual milling machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manual milling machines worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 385 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 176 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual milling machines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (15%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual milling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.88 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $10.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual milling machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2020 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export manual milling machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $7.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for manual milling machines?
The HS code for manual milling machines is subheading 8459.69. 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 8459 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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