Textile fabric handling machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile fabric handling machines by the United Kingdom reached $16.1 million in 2024 (497 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 16% less 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 | $16.1M | 497 t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 705 t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 568 t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 406 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 340 t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 553 t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 520 t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 858 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports textile fabric handling machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (26%), China (21%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.2M | 26% |
| China | $3.4M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $795K | 4.9% |
| United States | $748K | 4.6% |
| Australia | $596K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $394K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $251K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.43 per kg, 64% above the world average of $19.81. 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.
Textile fabric handling machines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported textile fabric handling machines worth $3.4 million (131 tonnes). Most of it went to Sri Lanka (18%), France (12%), Bangladesh (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $591K | 18% |
| France | $410K | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $349K | 10% |
| United States | $348K | 10% |
| China | $333K | 9.9% |
| Pakistan | $252K | 7.5% |
| India | $137K | 4% |
| Indonesia | $122K | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $119K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $80K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom textile fabric handling machines imports (HS 8451.50): 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 8451.50: Machines: for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics.
Common questions
What is the value of textile fabric handling machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported textile fabric handling machines worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 497 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile fabric handling machines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (21%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile fabric handling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.43 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $19.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile fabric handling machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export textile fabric handling machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sri Lanka, France and Bangladesh. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile fabric handling machines?
The HS code for textile fabric handling machines is subheading 8451.50. 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 8451 page.
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