Metal press and forming machine parts exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of metal press and forming machine parts by the United Kingdom reached $106.6 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $133.4 million.
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 | $106.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $124.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $117.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $133.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $99.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $104.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $130.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $102.2M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports metal press and forming machine parts to
Most of it went to United States (16%), Germany (9%), Poland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $6.1M | 5.7% |
| China | $4.9M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 3.9% |
| India | $3.8M | 3.5% |
| France | $3.7M | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.34 per kg, 102% above the world average of $18.96. 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.
Metal press and forming machine parts imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported metal press and forming machine parts worth $92.7 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were United States (25%), Germany (17%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $15.5M | 17% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 7.8% |
| China | $6.6M | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $5.3M | 5.8% |
| Austria | $4.2M | 4.5% |
| France | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal press and forming machine parts exports (HS 8466.94): 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 8466.94: Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press and forming machine parts exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported metal press and forming machine parts worth $106.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 154 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal press and forming machine parts from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 114 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal press and forming machine parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $38.34 per kg in 2024, 102% above the world average of $18.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal press and forming machine parts from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $102.2 million in 2017 to $106.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $133.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $114.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import metal press and forming machine parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $92.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and Spain. That compares with exports of $106.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for metal press and forming machine parts?
The HS code for metal press and forming machine parts is subheading 8466.94. 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 8466 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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