Manual shearing presses imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported manual shearing presses worth $10.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.7 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 | $10.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manual shearing presses from
The largest suppliers were Germany (47%), Italy (24%), Spain (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.7M | 47% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 24% |
| Spain | $710K | 7% |
| China | $389K | 3.8% |
| United States | $387K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $253K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $250K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $216K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $111K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $104K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.14 per kg, close to the world average of $9.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual shearing presses exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $8.2 million of manual shearing presses in 2024 (841 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (15%), Canada (9%), Morocco (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 15% |
| Canada | $736K | 8.9% |
| Morocco | $717K | 8.7% |
| South Korea | $631K | 7.7% |
| Algeria | $610K | 7.4% |
| China | $502K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $369K | 4.5% |
| New Zealand | $349K | 4.2% |
| France | $343K | 4.2% |
| United States | $340K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual shearing presses imports (HS 8462.39): 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 8462.39: Machine-tools: shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of manual shearing presses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manual shearing presses worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual shearing presses to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 791% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual shearing presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual shearing presses to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export manual shearing presses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Canada and Morocco. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual shearing presses?
The HS code for manual shearing presses is subheading 8462.39. 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 8462 page.
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