Rubber and plastic working machinery imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic working machinery by the United Kingdom reached $152.1 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $152.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $143.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $153.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $89.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $86.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $91.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $82.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $82.2M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber and plastic working machinery from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Italy (17%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.6M | 33% |
| Italy | $26.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $21.3M | 14% |
| United States | $14.7M | 9.7% |
| Austria | $6.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $4.9M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| Slovenia | $3.6M | 2.4% |
| Israel | $3.0M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.81 per kg, 60% above the world average of $18.62. 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.
Rubber and plastic working machinery exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of rubber and plastic working machinery by the United Kingdom reached $95.5 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to China (15%), United States (14%), Belgium (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+688% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 16% |
| United States | $13.4M | 14% |
| Belgium | $10.0M | 11% |
| India | $7.9M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 7.7% |
| France | $4.7M | 5% |
| Brazil | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 2.8% |
| Algeria | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber and plastic working machinery imports (HS 8477.80): 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 8477.80: Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic working machinery imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $152.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic working machinery to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($49.6 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic working machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.81 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $18.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic working machinery to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.2 million in 2017 to $152.1 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $153.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $110.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rubber and plastic working machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $95.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $56.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery?
The HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery is subheading 8477.80. 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 8477 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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