Wood drilling and morticing machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.7 million of wood drilling and morticing machines in 2024 (308 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $22.9 million.
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 | $5.7M | 308 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 360 t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 787 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 476 t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 954 t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wood drilling and morticing machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (29%), Italy (25%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 29% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 25% |
| China | $947K | 17% |
| Taiwan | $869K | 15% |
| Turkey | $198K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $146K | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $116K | 2% |
| Belgium | $90K | 1.6% |
| United States | $62K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $51K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.52 per kg, 93% above the world average of $9.60. 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.
Wood drilling and morticing machines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wood drilling and morticing machines worth $1.8 million (177 tonnes). Singapore alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $978K | 54% |
| Ireland | $238K | 13% |
| Tanzania | $152K | 8.4% |
| Nigeria | $126K | 7% |
| Pakistan | $28K | 1.5% |
| United States | $25K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $24K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $22K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $21K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wood drilling and morticing machines imports (HS 8465.95): 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 8465.95: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: drilling or morticing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of wood drilling and morticing machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wood drilling and morticing machines worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 308 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood drilling and morticing machines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (25%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood drilling and morticing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.52 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $9.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood drilling and morticing machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wood drilling and morticing machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Ireland and Tanzania. 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 wood drilling and morticing machines?
The HS code for wood drilling and morticing machines is subheading 8465.95. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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