Metal treating and winding machinery imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal treating and winding machinery by the United Kingdom reached $22.3 million in 2024 (719 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. 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 | $22.3M | 719 t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 910 t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 830 t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 677 t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 275 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 407 t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 262 t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 568 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal treating and winding machinery from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (21%), Germany (19%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+993% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.6M | 21% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 19% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 14% |
| China | $2.1M | 9.4% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 8.8% |
| United States | $1.6M | 7.3% |
| Nigeria | $1.3M | 6% |
| Norway | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Estonia | $530K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $444K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.97 per kg, 68% above the world average of $18.40. 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 treating and winding machinery exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of metal treating and winding machinery by the United Kingdom reached $14.4 million in 2024 (824 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (20%), Germany (16%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.9M | 20% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 16% |
| China | $1.4M | 9.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.0M | 7% |
| Poland | $749K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $715K | 5% |
| Spain | $710K | 4.9% |
| Peru | $589K | 4.1% |
| France | $434K | 3% |
| South Africa | $408K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal treating and winding machinery imports (HS 8479.81): 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 8479.81: Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal treating and winding machinery imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 719 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal treating and winding machinery to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 993% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal treating and winding machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.97 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $18.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal treating and winding machinery to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metal treating and winding machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal treating and winding machinery?
The HS code for metal treating and winding machinery is subheading 8479.81. 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 8479 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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