Work holders imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of work holders by the United Kingdom reached $64.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 194 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $64.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $56.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $52.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $57.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $51.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $61.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports work holders from
Most of the value came from Germany (38%), Japan (19%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $24.1M | 38% |
| Japan | $12.5M | 20% |
| United States | $7.0M | 11% |
| China | $4.6M | 7.2% |
| Switzerland | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| France | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| India | $1.3M | 2% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.04 per kg, close to the world average of $34.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Work holders exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of work holders by the United Kingdom reached $35.0 million in 2024 (647 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (19%), United States (17%), Belgium (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.5M | 19% |
| United States | $5.9M | 17% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 12% |
| France | $3.0M | 8.5% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $989K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $815K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $811K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom work holders imports (HS 8466.20): 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 8466.20: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: work holders.
Common questions
What is the value of work holders imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported work holders worth $64.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply work holders to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($24.1 million), followed by Japan (19%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of work holders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.04 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $34.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of work holders to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $64.0 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export work holders?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $35.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $29.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for work holders?
The HS code for work holders is subheading 8466.20. 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 8466 page.
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