Wood bending and assembling machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported wood bending and assembling machines worth $24.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $24.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 982 t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 975 t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wood bending and assembling machines from
Germany alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.3M | 55% |
| China | $2.8M | 11% |
| United States | $2.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 7.1% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 6.9% |
| Czech Republic | $876K | 3.6% |
| France | $323K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $207K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $164K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $76K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.98 per kg, close to the world average of $14.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood bending and assembling machines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wood bending and assembling machines worth $3.8 million (292 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to China (47%), United States (11%), Panama (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 47% |
| United States | $411K | 11% |
| Panama | $398K | 10% |
| Ireland | $362K | 9.4% |
| Poland | $248K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $80K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $77K | 2% |
| India | $64K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $60K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $49K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wood bending and assembling machines imports (HS 8465.94): 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 8465.94: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: bending or assembling machines.
Common questions
What is the value of wood bending and assembling machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wood bending and assembling machines worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 175 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood bending and assembling machines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by China (11%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood bending and assembling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.98 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $14.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood bending and assembling machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wood bending and assembling machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and Panama. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood bending and assembling machines?
The HS code for wood bending and assembling machines is subheading 8465.94. 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 8465 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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