Pulp making machinery imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported pulp making machinery worth $2.2 million (108 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.3 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 | $2.2M | 108 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 53 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 156 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 187 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 83 t |
| 2017 | $913K | 125 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pulp making machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (36%), China (24%), Sweden (24%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $790K | 36% |
| China | $525K | 24% |
| Sweden | $517K | 24% |
| Finland | $108K | 4.9% |
| France | $102K | 4.7% |
| Hungary | $44K | 2% |
| Austria | $23K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $21K | 1% |
| Norway | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $10K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.24 per kg, close to the world average of $16.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pulp making machinery exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million of pulp making machinery in 2024 (178 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (41%), South Korea (19%), Egypt (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $445K | 41% |
| South Korea | $205K | 19% |
| Egypt | $64K | 5.9% |
| United States | $57K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $40K | 3.7% |
| India | $38K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $35K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $35K | 3.3% |
| France | $34K | 3.1% |
| Nigeria | $20K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pulp making machinery imports (HS 8439.10): 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 8439.10: Machinery: for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material.
Common questions
What is the value of pulp making machinery imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pulp making machinery worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pulp making machinery to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($790 thousand), followed by China (24%) and Sweden (24%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of pulp making machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.24 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $16.99 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 making machinery to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $913 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2021 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pulp making machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Korea and Egypt. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pulp making machinery?
The HS code for pulp making machinery is subheading 8439.10. 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?
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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