Dry cleaning machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dry cleaning machines was worth $53.8 million in 2024, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $53.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $61.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $72.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $54.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $60.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $78.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $109.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $107.9M | 9.5K t |
Top dry cleaning machines exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 49% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 93 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.4M | 49% |
| China | $7.8M | 15% |
| United States | $4.1M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| France | $787K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $729K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $722K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $699K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $618K | 1.2% |
| Croatia | $609K | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), the United Kingdom (6%) and Egypt (6%). 173 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.3M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| India | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| France | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| China | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $27.75 per kg and China $3.13 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 8451.10: Dry-cleaning machines. HS 8451 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dry cleaning machines?
Italy exported $26.4 million in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and the United States (8%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dry cleaning machines?
The United States imported $8.3 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (6%) and Egypt (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 dry cleaning machines?
It was worth $53.8 million in 2024, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $109.6 million. 93 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of dry cleaning machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $27.75 per kg and China $3.13 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 dry cleaning machines?
The HS code for dry cleaning machines is subheading 8451.10, 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 8451 page.
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