Stationary compacting and tamping machinery exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of stationary compacting and tamping machinery by the United Kingdom reached $14.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 115 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports stationary compacting and tamping machinery to
Most of it went to Ireland (17%), Poland (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.5M | 17% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 10% |
| France | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| United States | $1.0M | 7% |
| Italy | $623K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $571K | 4% |
| Brazil | $476K | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $332K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.86 per kg, close to the world average of $7.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stationary compacting and tamping machinery imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of stationary compacting and tamping machinery by the United Kingdom reached $13.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.6M | 64% |
| China | $2.0M | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $676K | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $423K | 3.1% |
| United States | $319K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $261K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $259K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $190K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $177K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $125K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stationary compacting and tamping machinery exports (HS 8430.61): 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 8430.61: Machinery: for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of stationary compacting and tamping machinery exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported stationary compacting and tamping machinery worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 115 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy stationary compacting and tamping machinery from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Poland (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average export price of stationary compacting and tamping machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.86 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $7.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of stationary compacting and tamping machinery from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import stationary compacting and tamping machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $13.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Bulgaria. That compares with exports of $14.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for stationary compacting and tamping machinery?
The HS code for stationary compacting and tamping machinery is subheading 8430.61. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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