🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of material testing machines: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $253.0 million of material testing machines in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 161 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of material testing machines by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $253.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $257.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $229.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $250.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $216.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $259.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $257.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $253.2M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports material testing machines to
The largest buyer markets were United States (25%), China (10%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $62.2M | 25% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $26.4M | 10% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $14.0M | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $12.6M | 5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $9.1M | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $7.4M | 2.9% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $6.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $6.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $6.2M | 2.5% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $5.8M | 2.3% |
Types of material testing machines under HS 9024
| 9024.80 | Machines and appliances: for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials other than metals | 49% |
| 9024.90 | Machines and appliances: parts and accessories for those testing hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of… | 27% |
| 9024.10 | Machines and appliances: for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9024.
Average export price of material testing machines
The average declared value was about $130.87 per kg, 86% above the world average of $70.43. 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 imports material testing machines
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported material testing machines worth $79.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. Most of the value came from United States (38%), Germany (18%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $30.0M | 38% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $14.3M | 18% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $6.2M | 7.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.2M | 6.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.7M | 4.7% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.0M | 1.3% |
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 9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Material testing machines trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of material testing machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported material testing machines worth $79.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import material testing machines from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (38%), Germany (18%), China (8%).
What is the average import price of material testing machines in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $68.40 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $70.43 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export material testing machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported material testing machines worth $253.0 million in 2024, mainly to United States, China, France.
What is the HS code for material testing machines?
Material testing machines falls under HS heading 9024 (Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties o). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading material testing machines with the United Kingdom?
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