Sorting and screening machines exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $520.6 million of sorting and screening machines in 2024 (58.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 125 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $661.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $520.6M | 58.6K t |
| 2023 | $661.5M | 76.3K t |
| 2022 | $533.8M | 62.1K t |
| 2021 | $552.0M | 67.2K t |
| 2020 | $445.6M | 59.7K t |
| 2019 | $541.3M | 73.6K t |
| 2018 | $512.9M | 71.7K t |
| 2017 | $436.8M | 62.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports sorting and screening machines to
The largest buyer markets were United States (43%), Australia (7%), Canada (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $226.2M | 44% |
| Australia | $36.7M | 7% |
| Canada | $29.6M | 5.7% |
| Ireland | $20.5M | 3.9% |
| France | $16.9M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $15.0M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $13.8M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $12.2M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $11.5M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.89 per kg, close to the world average of $7.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sorting and screening machines imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of sorting and screening machines by the United Kingdom reached $55.1 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Ireland (10%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.5M | 25% |
| Ireland | $5.7M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 9.3% |
| Austria | $4.9M | 8.9% |
| India | $3.5M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $3.5M | 6.3% |
| United States | $3.2M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.1M | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sorting and screening machines exports (HS 8474.10): 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 8474.10: Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of sorting and screening machines exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported sorting and screening machines worth $520.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 125 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy sorting and screening machines from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($226.2 million), followed by Australia (7%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average export price of sorting and screening machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.89 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $7.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sorting and screening machines from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $436.8 million in 2017 to $520.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $661.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $525.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import sorting and screening machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $55.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $465.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorting and screening machines?
The HS code for sorting and screening machines is subheading 8474.10. 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 8474 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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