Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $57.2 million of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $84.5 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 | $57.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $84.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $78.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $56.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $65.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $42.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $47.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $56.3M | 4.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports self-propelled boring and sinking machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (29%), United States (19%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+650% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.4M | 29% |
| United States | $10.8M | 19% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 9.8% |
| Sweden | $3.6M | 6.2% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| France | $538K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.03 per kg, 63% above the world average of $11.71. 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.
Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery by the United Kingdom reached $44.7 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (21%), Netherlands (20%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.2M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 20% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 6% |
| Ireland | $2.6M | 5.8% |
| Australia | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| Chile | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports (HS 8430.41): 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 8430.41: Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported self-propelled boring and sinking machinery worth $57.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.03 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $11.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.3 million in 2017 to $57.2 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $84.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export self-propelled boring and sinking machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $44.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery?
The HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery is subheading 8430.41. 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 8430 page.
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