Automatic industrial sewing machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in automatic industrial sewing machines was worth $1.17 billion in 2024, about 103.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and up 19% 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 | $1.17B | 103.9K t |
| 2023 | $983.8M | 76.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.21B | 82.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.16B | 75.7K t |
| 2020 | $846.7M | 61.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.14B | 69.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.37B | 43.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.28B | 40.6K t |
Top automatic industrial sewing machines exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 65% of world exports, followed by Japan and Germany. The top three supply 76% between them, out of 112 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $758.6M | 65% |
| Japan | $82.6M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $50.5M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $46.6M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $35.0M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $30.1M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $29.4M | 2.5% |
| United States | $21.1M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $18.2M | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $14.3M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $10.7M | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $10.2M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (14%), China (7%) and Bangladesh (6%). 187 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $166.9M | 14% |
| China | $82.5M | 7% |
| Bangladesh | $71.7M | 6.1% |
| United States | $70.3M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $65.3M | 5.6% |
| India | $58.8M | 5% |
| Mexico | $50.5M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $40.4M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $40.0M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34.5M | 3% |
| Egypt | $25.6M | 2.2% |
| Algeria | $20.4M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $72.63 per kg and China $8.40 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 8452.21: Sewing machines: (not household type), automatic units. HS 8452 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most automatic industrial sewing machines?
China exported $758.6 million in 2024, 65% of the world total, followed by Japan (7%) and Germany (4%). In all, 112 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most automatic industrial sewing machines?
Vietnam imported $166.9 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of China (7%) and Bangladesh (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in automatic industrial sewing machines?
It was worth $1.17 billion in 2024, about 103.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.37 billion. 112 countries reported exports and 187 reported imports.
What is the average price of automatic industrial sewing machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $72.63 per kg and China $8.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines?
The HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines is subheading 8452.21, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8452 page.
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