Wood machining center imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood machining center by the United Kingdom reached $26.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 149 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $26.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $30.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 771 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wood machining center from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.4M | 50% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 23% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 9% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 5.5% |
| China | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Georgia | $212K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $137K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $91K | 0.3% |
| France | $84K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.55 per kg, close to the world average of $19.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood machining center exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wood machining center worth $4.7 million (489 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (20%), Ireland (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $958K | 20% |
| Ireland | $577K | 12% |
| United States | $476K | 10% |
| Poland | $360K | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $334K | 7.1% |
| France | $273K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $180K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $175K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $168K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $163K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wood machining center imports (HS 8465.20): 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 8465.20: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: machining centres.
Common questions
What is the value of wood machining center imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wood machining center worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 149 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood machining center to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood machining center per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.55 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $19.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood machining center to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $30.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wood machining center?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood machining center?
The HS code for wood machining center is subheading 8465.20. 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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