🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of milking machine: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $72.5 million of milking machine in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 183 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $100.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of milking machine by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $90.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $69.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $67.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $72.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $100.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $83.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $77.5M | 3.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports milking machine from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (14%), Germany (13%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $10.3M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.1M | 13% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $8.5M | 12% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $6.8M | 9.4% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $6.7M | 9.3% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $6.7M | 9.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4.0M | 5.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.5M | 4.8% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $3.3M | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.2M | 4.4% |
Types of milking machine under HS 8434
| 8434.90 | Milking machines and dairy machinery: parts thereof | 52% |
| 8434.10 | Milking machines | 28% |
| 8434.20 | Dairy machinery | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8434.
Average import price of milking machine
The average declared value was about $28.98 per kg, close to the world average of $35.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports milking machine
Exports of milking machine by the United Kingdom reached $61.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. Most of it went to Netherlands (28%), Germany (11%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $17.0M | 28% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.7M | 11% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.4M | 8.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $5.3M | 8.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.4M | 5.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.3M | 5.4% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.1M | 1.7% |
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 8434: Milking machines and dairy machinery.
Milking machine trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of milking machine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported milking machine worth $72.5 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import milking machine from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (14%), Germany (13%), Ireland (12%).
What is the average import price of milking machine in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $28.98 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $35.43 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export milking machine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported milking machine worth $61.7 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Germany, France.
What is the HS code for milking machine?
Milking machine falls under HS heading 8434 (Milking machines and dairy machinery). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading milking machine with the United Kingdom?
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