Broaching machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in broaching machines was worth $80.7 million in 2024, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 30% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $80.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $84.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $61.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $66.5M | 83.7K t |
| 2020 | $72.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $121.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $118.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $115.1M | 6.5K t |
Top broaching machines exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 44% of world exports, followed by Japan and Italy. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 52 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $35.9M | 44% |
| Japan | $11.6M | 14% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $6.3M | 7.9% |
| China | $4.9M | 6.1% |
| United States | $4.7M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $886K | 1.1% |
| France | $690K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $419K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 35% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and India. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 53% across 115 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.3M | 35% |
| Mexico | $8.1M | 10% |
| India | $6.6M | 8.1% |
| United States | $6.3M | 7.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.0M | 5% |
| France | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| Russia | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $1.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $40.79 per kg and China $7.52 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 8461.30: Machine-tools: broaching machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets. HS 8461 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most broaching machines?
Germany exported $35.9 million in 2024, 44% of the world total, followed by Japan (14%) and Italy (8%). In all, 52 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most broaching machines?
China imported $28.3 million in 2024, 35% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (10%) and India (8%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in broaching machines?
It was worth $80.7 million in 2024, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $121.9 million. 52 countries reported exports and 115 reported imports.
What is the average price of broaching machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $40.79 per kg and China $7.52 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 broaching machines?
The HS code for broaching machines is subheading 8461.30, 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 8461 page.
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