As of 2023, the import value of hand-operated mechanical appliances used in the preparation, conditioning, or serving of food or drink to the UK stood at XX million USD. Following the forecasts for 2024 to 2028, there is a consistent upward trend with an average annual growth of around 1.6% in imports. Between 2024 and 2025, there is an increase of approximately 2.12%, while from 2025 to 2026, the growth continues at a similar rate of 2.04%. Noticeable is a stable growth trajectory into 2027 and 2028, at 1.96% and 1.88% respectively.

Future trends to watch for:

Emergence of advanced manual kitchen tools that might increase import values further.
The influence of sustainability trends encouraging handmade and energy-free appliances.
Currency fluctuations impacting import costs.
Potential impacts of UK trade agreements post-Brexit influencing import dynamics.