Turning tools imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of turning tools by the United Kingdom reached $8.7 million in 2024 (70 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 19% from 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 | $8.7M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 116 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 93 t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 171 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 149 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 168 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports turning tools from
The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), Ireland (20%), Japan (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 23% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 20% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 13% |
| United States | $910K | 10% |
| China | $743K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $386K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $210K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $197K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $196K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $156K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $124.23 per kg, 26% above the world average of $98.54. 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.
Turning tools exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of turning tools by the United Kingdom reached $4.9 million in 2024 (87 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (18%), United Arab Emirates (8%), Norway (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $854K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $375K | 7.7% |
| Norway | $310K | 6.3% |
| Ireland | $241K | 4.9% |
| France | $233K | 4.8% |
| Nigeria | $231K | 4.7% |
| Denmark | $231K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $213K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $202K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $194K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom turning tools imports (HS 8207.80): 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 8207.80: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for turning.
Common questions
What is the value of turning tools imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported turning tools worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 187 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply turning tools to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Ireland (20%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of turning tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $124.23 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $98.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of turning tools to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export turning tools?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for turning tools?
The HS code for turning tools is subheading 8207.80. 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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