Planing machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported planing machines worth $6.7 million (395 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.7M | 395 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 200 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 307 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 110 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 105 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 201 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports planing machines from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Netherlands (14%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $954K | 14% |
| United States | $665K | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $587K | 8.7% |
| Norway | $567K | 8.4% |
| France | $531K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $390K | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $374K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $199K | 3% |
| Japan | $144K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.04 per kg, close to the world average of $14.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Planing machines exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of planing machines by the United Kingdom reached $3.0 million in 2024 (124 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (26%), Norway (25%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $767K | 26% |
| Norway | $735K | 25% |
| United States | $226K | 7.6% |
| Qatar | $189K | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $142K | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $100K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $87K | 2.9% |
| Iceland | $73K | 2.5% |
| France | $68K | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $60K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom planing machines imports (HS 8461.90): 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 8461.90: Machine-tools: planing machines, and other machine-tools n.e.c. in heading no. 8461: working by removing metal, sinistered metal carbides or cerments..
Common questions
What is the value of planing machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported planing machines worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 395 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 193 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply planing machines to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of planing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.04 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $14.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of planing machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2023 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export planing machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Norway and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for planing machines?
The HS code for planing machines is subheading 8461.90. 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 8461 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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