Cash registers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cash registers was worth $4.85 billion in 2024, about 45.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $4.85B | 45.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.80B | 46.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.26B | 50.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.16B | 45.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.47B | 37.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.95B | 43.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.52B | 37.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.50B | 40.6K t |
Top cash registers exporting countries
Exports are led by China (48%), Vietnam (9%) and Taiwan (7%). 140 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 64%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.32B | 48% |
| Vietnam | $439.3M | 9.1% |
| Taiwan | $343.1M | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $253.6M | 5.2% |
| Hungary | $198.1M | 4.1% |
| United States | $186.4M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $170.0M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $162.6M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $94.2M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $93.6M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $74.4M | 1.5% |
| France | $69.3M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (18%), the United Kingdom (6%) and Italy (5%). 213 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $874.7M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $280.1M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $240.8M | 5% |
| Mexico | $238.2M | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $227.2M | 4.7% |
| Russia | $166.0M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $157.3M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $150.7M | 3.1% |
| France | $147.1M | 3% |
| Canada | $137.0M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $119.2M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $118.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $107.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $164.59 per kg and Germany $62.37 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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The shipment records behind Cash registers (HS 8470.50) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 8470.50: Cash registers. HS 8470 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cash registers?
China exported $2.32 billion in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (9%) and Taiwan (7%). In all, 140 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cash registers?
The United States imported $874.7 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (6%) and Italy (5%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cash registers?
It was worth $4.85 billion in 2024, about 45.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.26 billion. 140 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of cash registers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $107.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $164.59 per kg and Germany $62.37 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 cash registers?
The HS code for cash registers is subheading 8470.50, 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 8470 page.
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