Wood planing and milling machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood planing and milling machines by the United Kingdom reached $27.9 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 200 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.9 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 | $27.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wood planing and milling machines from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Germany (23%), Austria (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 23% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 23% |
| Austria | $4.0M | 14% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 14% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $955K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $883K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $524K | 1.9% |
| United States | $407K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.38 per kg, 47% above the world average of $9.76. 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 planing and milling machines exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of wood planing and milling machines by the United Kingdom reached $3.9 million in 2024 (576 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (26%), Netherlands (10%), Poland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.0M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $404K | 10% |
| Poland | $252K | 6.5% |
| Australia | $219K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $215K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $207K | 5.3% |
| United States | $198K | 5.1% |
| France | $148K | 3.8% |
| Estonia | $143K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wood planing and milling machines imports (HS 8465.92): 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 8465.92: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: planing, milling or moulding (by cutting) machines.
Common questions
What is the value of wood planing and milling machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wood planing and milling machines worth $27.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 200 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood planing and milling machines to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Austria (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood planing and milling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.38 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $9.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood planing and milling machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $27.9 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $34.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wood planing and milling machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood planing and milling machines?
The HS code for wood planing and milling machines is subheading 8465.92. 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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