Pulp machinery parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $30.7 million of pulp machinery parts in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. That is 129% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $30.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 402 t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 557 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 244 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 423 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 164 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pulp machinery parts from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Germany (22%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 29% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 22% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 7.5% |
| France | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| Finland | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $863K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $747K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.88 per kg, close to the world average of $26.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pulp machinery parts exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of pulp machinery parts by the United Kingdom reached $3.8 million in 2024 (185 tonnes). Most of it went to France (16%), Germany (14%), Sweden (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $608K | 16% |
| Germany | $511K | 14% |
| Sweden | $365K | 9.7% |
| Finland | $300K | 8% |
| China | $293K | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | $234K | 6.2% |
| Austria | $172K | 4.6% |
| United States | $158K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $150K | 4% |
| Australia | $116K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pulp machinery parts imports (HS 8439.91): 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 8439.91: Machinery: parts of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material.
Common questions
What is the value of pulp machinery parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pulp machinery parts worth $30.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 142 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 129% on 2023.
Which countries supply pulp machinery parts to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of pulp machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $26.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pulp machinery parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $30.7 million in 2024, an increase of 632%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pulp machinery parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pulp machinery parts?
The HS code for pulp machinery parts is subheading 8439.91. 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 8439 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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