Precision cutting machines (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported precision cutting machines (other) worth $6.8 million (142 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 148% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.1 million.
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 | $6.8M | 142 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 125 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 289 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 209 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 175 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 318 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 239 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 260 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports precision cutting machines (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (33%), Japan (21%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+885% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 33% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 21% |
| China | $1.1M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $768K | 11% |
| United States | $327K | 4.8% |
| Hungary | $191K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $161K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 1.5% |
| Croatia | $95K | 1.4% |
| France | $83K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.48 per kg, 139% above the world average of $19.83. 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.
Precision cutting machines (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.5 million of precision cutting machines (other) in 2024 (152 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (21%), United States (11%), Poland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $527K | 21% |
| United States | $283K | 11% |
| Poland | $240K | 9.7% |
| India | $213K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $212K | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $137K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $104K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $100K | 4.1% |
| France | $75K | 3% |
| Italy | $70K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom precision cutting machines (other) imports (HS 8456.90): 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 8456.90: Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by other processes n.e.c. in heading 8456.
Common questions
What is the value of precision cutting machines (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported precision cutting machines (other) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 168 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 148% on 2023.
Which countries supply precision cutting machines (other) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Japan (21%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 885% on the year.
What is the average import price of precision cutting machines (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.48 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $19.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of precision cutting machines (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export precision cutting machines (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United States and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for precision cutting machines (other)?
The HS code for precision cutting machines (other) is subheading 8456.90. 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 8456 page.
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