Workshop equipment exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $14.2 million of workshop equipment in 2024 (545 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 172 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.2M | 545 t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 539 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 812 t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 898 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 401 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 506 t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 367 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 307 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports workshop equipment to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (18%), Denmark (10%), United States (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+604% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 18% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 9.8% |
| United States | $971K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $911K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $863K | 6.1% |
| Norway | $587K | 4.1% |
| France | $572K | 4% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $561K | 4% |
| Germany | $501K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $349K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.97 per kg, 210% above the world average of $8.37. 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.
Workshop equipment imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported workshop equipment worth $13.5 million (862 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 218 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were China (30%), Saudi Arabia (8%), Taiwan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 7.9% |
| Denmark | $817K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $703K | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $694K | 5.1% |
| United States | $539K | 4% |
| France | $527K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $447K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $408K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom workshop equipment exports (HS 8205.90): 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 8205.90: Tools, hand: n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205.
Common questions
What is the value of workshop equipment exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported workshop equipment worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 545 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 172 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy workshop equipment from the United Kingdom?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Denmark (10%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 136 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 604% on the year.
What is the average export price of workshop equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $25.97 per kg in 2024, 210% above the world average of $8.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of workshop equipment from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import workshop equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $13.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Taiwan. That compares with exports of $14.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for workshop equipment?
The HS code for workshop equipment is subheading 8205.90. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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