Forging and stamping presses trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in forging and stamping presses was worth $1.06 billion in 2024, about 130.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 47% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $1.06B | 130.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.15B | 122.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.08B | 137.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.81B | 209.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.43B | 178.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.81B | 214.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.91B | 206.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.98B | 227.2K t |
Top forging and stamping presses exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Germany and Italy. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 122 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $191.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $138.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $137.0M | 13% |
| United States | $96.5M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $76.4M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $72.4M | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $45.5M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $39.8M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $32.0M | 3% |
| Spain | $31.9M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $27.2M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $20.5M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (12%), the United States (10%) and Mexico (7%). 188 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $131.7M | 13% |
| United States | $110.5M | 11% |
| Mexico | $73.4M | 7% |
| China | $71.4M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $57.8M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $43.3M | 4.1% |
| Russia | $36.9M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $36.6M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $32.9M | 3.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $22.6M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $22.1M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $21.4M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $17.28 per kg and China $4.72 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 8462.10: Machine-tools: forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal. HS 8462 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most forging and stamping presses?
China exported $191.8 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Italy (13%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most forging and stamping presses?
India imported $131.7 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Mexico (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in forging and stamping presses?
It was worth $1.06 billion in 2024, about 130.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 47% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.98 billion. 122 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of forging and stamping presses per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $17.28 per kg and China $4.72 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 forging and stamping presses?
The HS code for forging and stamping presses is subheading 8462.10, 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 8462 page.
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