Stamping dies imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported stamping dies worth $131.2 million (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $202.7 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 | $131.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $106.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $156.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $119.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $143.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $118.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $202.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $106.7M | 5.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stamping dies from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (18%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.6M | 31% |
| Germany | $23.2M | 18% |
| Japan | $16.7M | 13% |
| United States | $11.9M | 9% |
| South Korea | $7.8M | 6% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 4.2% |
| Ireland | $4.2M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $3.3M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.32 per kg, close to the world average of $15.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stamping dies exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of stamping dies by the United Kingdom reached $84.4 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (31%), United States (10%), Spain (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.1M | 31% |
| United States | $8.1M | 9.5% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 4.5% |
| Slovakia | $3.5M | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $3.2M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 3.3% |
| France | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stamping dies imports (HS 8207.30): 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 8207.30: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching.
Common questions
What is the value of stamping dies imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stamping dies worth $131.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply stamping dies to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($40.6 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of stamping dies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.32 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $15.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stamping dies to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.7 million in 2017 to $131.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $202.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $135.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stamping dies?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $84.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $46.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stamping dies?
The HS code for stamping dies is subheading 8207.30. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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