Automatic control systems trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in automatic control systems was worth $23.72 billion in 2024, about 309.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and down 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.72B | 309.0K t |
| 2023 | $24.26B | 268.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.30B | 262.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.23B | 255.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.10B | 235.5K t |
| 2019 | $24.07B | 262.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.56B | 264.2K t |
| 2017 | $25.30B | 278.0K t |
Top automatic control systems exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by the United States and Japan. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 204 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.21B | 14% |
| United States | $2.97B | 13% |
| Japan | $2.87B | 12% |
| Germany | $2.06B | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $1.99B | 8.4% |
| France | $1.11B | 4.7% |
| Hungary | $840.0M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $778.8M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $718.3M | 3% |
| Canada | $614.0M | 2.6% |
| Romania | $544.0M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $491.2M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 222 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.54B | 19% |
| Germany | $1.78B | 7.5% |
| China | $1.76B | 7.4% |
| Brazil | $1.30B | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $1.01B | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $911.3M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $909.2M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $874.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $710.1M | 3% |
| India | $701.6M | 3% |
| Canada | $558.1M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $540.9M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $76.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $160.74 per kg and China $44.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 9032.89: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic. HS 9032 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most automatic control systems?
China exported $3.21 billion in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Japan (12%). In all, 204 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most automatic control systems?
The United States imported $4.54 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in automatic control systems?
It was worth $23.72 billion in 2024, about 309.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $25.56 billion. 204 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of automatic control systems per kg?
The world average declared value was about $76.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $160.74 per kg and China $44.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for automatic control systems?
The HS code for automatic control systems is subheading 9032.89, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9032 page.
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