Numerical control bending presses imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $107.3 million of numerical control bending presses in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 199 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $107.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $71.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $65.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $54.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $40.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $46.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $52.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $46.9M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports numerical control bending presses from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), Switzerland (13%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.7M | 20% |
| Switzerland | $14.1M | 13% |
| France | $9.9M | 9.3% |
| Greece | $8.8M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 7.6% |
| Austria | $7.5M | 7% |
| Turkey | $6.7M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $4.7M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.65 per kg, close to the world average of $11.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Numerical control bending presses exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported numerical control bending presses worth $42.9 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to United States (18%), Australia (16%), Uzbekistan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.9M | 18% |
| Australia | $6.8M | 16% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.6M | 11% |
| Georgia | $3.9M | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 6% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| France | $986K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom numerical control bending presses imports (HS 8462.21): 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 8462.21: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), numerically controlled, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of numerical control bending presses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported numerical control bending presses worth $107.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 199 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply numerical control bending presses to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Switzerland (13%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of numerical control bending presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.65 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $11.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of numerical control bending presses to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.9 million in 2017 to $107.3 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $60.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export numerical control bending presses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $42.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Australia and Uzbekistan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $64.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for numerical control bending presses?
The HS code for numerical control bending presses is subheading 8462.21. 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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