Sawing and cutting-off machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawing and cutting-off machines by the United Kingdom reached $37.2 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $62.2 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 | $37.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $37.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $62.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $32.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $26.7M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sawing and cutting-off machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (23%), China (17%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.6M | 23% |
| China | $6.4M | 17% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $3.1M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| United States | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.68 per kg, 29% above the world average of $10.60. 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.
Sawing and cutting-off machines exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of sawing and cutting-off machines by the United Kingdom reached $9.8 million in 2024 (779 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were India (14%), Poland (9%), Singapore (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 14% |
| Poland | $877K | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $857K | 8.7% |
| Ireland | $778K | 7.9% |
| United States | $771K | 7.8% |
| Norway | $506K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $459K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $433K | 4.4% |
| France | $424K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $380K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sawing and cutting-off machines imports (HS 8461.50): 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 8461.50: Machine-tools: sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of sawing and cutting-off machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sawing and cutting-off machines worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 210 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawing and cutting-off machines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawing and cutting-off machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.68 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $10.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawing and cutting-off machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.7 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $62.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sawing and cutting-off machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Poland and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $27.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines?
The HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines is subheading 8461.50. 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 8461 page.
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