Steam and sand blasting machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $207.9 million (18.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is 39% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $207.9M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $150.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $151.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $222.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $175.1M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $143.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $154.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $152.4M | 17.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steam and sand blasting machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), China (27%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $57.1M | 28% |
| China | $56.8M | 27% |
| Italy | $42.7M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $13.1M | 6.3% |
| United States | $11.5M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $6.9M | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Slovenia | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.11 per kg, close to the world average of $10.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steam and sand blasting machines exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $56.5 million of steam and sand blasting machines in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 153 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Ireland (17%), France (11%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $9.7M | 17% |
| France | $6.1M | 11% |
| United States | $5.6M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 3% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $207.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 222 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($57.1 million), followed by China (27%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.11 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $10.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $152.4 million in 2017 to $207.9 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $222.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $169.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export steam and sand blasting machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $56.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $151.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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 8424 page.
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