Electroplating machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electroplating machinery was worth $1.84 billion in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017, and up 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 | $1.84B | 57.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.77B | 52.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.67B | 54.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.33B | 49.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.08B | 32.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.41B | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.27B | 34.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.26B | 27.3K t |
Top electroplating machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by China (32%), Japan (12%) and Germany (8%). 103 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $585.1M | 32% |
| Japan | $223.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $156.0M | 8.5% |
| United States | $131.7M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $107.6M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $95.4M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $60.8M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $47.4M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $44.4M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $34.5M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $28.4M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $27.0M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 189 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $190.3M | 10% |
| United States | $171.4M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $120.1M | 6.5% |
| Thailand | $101.6M | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $92.5M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $80.5M | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $78.1M | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $78.1M | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $66.7M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $51.7M | 2.8% |
| India | $49.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $32.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $133.10 per kg and Vietnam $14.16 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 8543.30: Electrical machines and apparatus: for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis. HS 8543 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electroplating machinery?
China exported $585.1 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Japan (12%) and Germany (8%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electroplating machinery?
China imported $190.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in electroplating machinery?
It was worth $1.84 billion in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 103 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of electroplating machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $32.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $133.10 per kg and Vietnam $14.16 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 electroplating machinery?
The HS code for electroplating machinery is subheading 8543.30, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8543 page.
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