Punching and notching presses imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.5 million of punching and notching presses in 2024 (279 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 35% more than in 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 | $5.5M | 279 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 301 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 477 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 375 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 653 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 543 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports punching and notching presses from
Most of the value came from South Korea (49%), China (19%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.7M | 49% |
| China | $1.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $344K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $337K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $276K | 5% |
| France | $168K | 3% |
| Italy | $163K | 2.9% |
| United States | $132K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $104K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $59K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.87 per kg, 385% above the world average of $4.10. 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.
Punching and notching presses exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported punching and notching presses worth $3.2 million (226 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were India (27%), United States (17%), Bulgaria (7%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $848K | 27% |
| United States | $529K | 17% |
| Bulgaria | $218K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $192K | 6.1% |
| France | $163K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $157K | 5% |
| Algeria | $139K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $116K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $115K | 3.6% |
| Pakistan | $89K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom punching and notching presses imports (HS 8462.49): 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 8462.49: Machine-tools: punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, (not numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of punching and notching presses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported punching and notching presses worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 279 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 181 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply punching and notching presses to the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (19%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of punching and notching presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.87 per kg in 2024, 385% above the world average of $4.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of punching and notching presses to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export punching and notching presses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and Bulgaria. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for punching and notching presses?
The HS code for punching and notching presses is subheading 8462.49. 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 8462 page.
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