Pliers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported pliers worth $81.5 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. Value rose 10% on 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 | $81.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $74.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $73.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $77.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $61.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $66.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $61.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $61.3M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pliers from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Germany (21%), United States (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.7M | 34% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 21% |
| United States | $13.2M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 5.6% |
| France | $3.2M | 3.9% |
| India | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.38 per kg, 96% above the world average of $10.42. 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.
Pliers exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $14.9 million of pliers in 2024 (289 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (20%), Netherlands (15%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 15% |
| United States | $1.4M | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 9.5% |
| France | $485K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $465K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $464K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $410K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $388K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $333K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pliers imports (HS 8203.20): 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 8203.20: Tools, hand: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools.
Common questions
What is the value of pliers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pliers worth $81.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 220 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pliers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.38 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $10.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pliers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.3 million in 2017 to $81.5 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $69.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pliers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $66.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pliers?
The HS code for pliers is subheading 8203.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8203 page.
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