Wood splitting and slicing machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood splitting and slicing machines by the United Kingdom reached $10.9 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.3 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 | $10.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 882 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 707 t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 895 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wood splitting and slicing machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), China (15%), Austria (13%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+641% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.5M | 41% |
| China | $1.6M | 15% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 13% |
| Slovenia | $793K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $755K | 6.9% |
| Finland | $401K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $323K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $174K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $174K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $163K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.87 per kg, 110% above the world average of $5.18. 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 splitting and slicing machines exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of wood splitting and slicing machines by the United Kingdom reached $1.8 million in 2024 (324 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (15%), Canada (11%), New Zealand (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $281K | 16% |
| Canada | $191K | 11% |
| New Zealand | $140K | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $131K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $114K | 6.3% |
| China | $102K | 5.6% |
| Denmark | $92K | 5.1% |
| Australia | $72K | 4% |
| Lithuania | $67K | 3.7% |
| Austria | $63K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wood splitting and slicing machines imports (HS 8465.96): 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 8465.96: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: splitting, slicing or paring machines.
Common questions
What is the value of wood splitting and slicing machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wood splitting and slicing machines worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood splitting and slicing machines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Austria (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 641% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood splitting and slicing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.87 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood splitting and slicing machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wood splitting and slicing machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Canada and New Zealand. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood splitting and slicing machines?
The HS code for wood splitting and slicing machines is subheading 8465.96. 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.
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