CNC vertical lathes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cnc vertical lathes was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 82.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $1.20B | 82.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.32B | 185.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.13B | 113.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.21B | 81.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.00B | 70.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.35B | 90.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.61B | 95.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.34B | 85.8K t |
Top cnc vertical lathes exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (18%), Japan (15%) and Taiwan (14%). 66 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $219.5M | 18% |
| Japan | $181.6M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $169.0M | 14% |
| South Korea | $137.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $136.9M | 11% |
| China | $130.2M | 11% |
| United States | $44.2M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $32.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $17.3M | 1.4% |
| France | $16.6M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $15.7M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $15.5M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 126 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $190.9M | 16% |
| United States | $173.8M | 15% |
| Germany | $73.1M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $53.4M | 4.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $50.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $49.8M | 4.2% |
| Russia | $47.5M | 4% |
| Mexico | $46.6M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $36.7M | 3.1% |
| France | $33.0M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $32.0M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $27.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $22.77 per kg and South Korea $10.86 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 8458.91: Lathes: for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes. HS 8458 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cnc vertical lathes?
Germany exported $219.5 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Japan (15%) and Taiwan (14%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cnc vertical lathes?
China imported $190.9 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (14%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cnc vertical lathes?
It was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 82.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.61 billion. 66 countries reported exports and 126 reported imports.
What is the average price of cnc vertical lathes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $22.77 per kg and South Korea $10.86 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 cnc vertical lathes?
The HS code for cnc vertical lathes is subheading 8458.91, 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 8458 page.
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