Foundry equipment parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in foundry equipment parts was worth $1.64 billion in 2024, about 144.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $1.64B | 144.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.66B | 135.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.43B | 118.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.29B | 93.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.18B | 90.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.44B | 115.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.47B | 122.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.28B | 97.5K t |
Top foundry equipment parts exporting countries
Exports are led by China (32%), Germany (11%) and Italy (11%). 99 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $523.6M | 32% |
| Germany | $187.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $184.0M | 11% |
| United States | $112.2M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $107.9M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $105.5M | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $51.9M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $36.5M | 2.2% |
| India | $33.0M | 2% |
| Spain | $31.7M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $25.5M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $20.7M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of India and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 174 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $338.9M | 21% |
| India | $131.2M | 8% |
| Germany | $91.6M | 5.6% |
| Russia | $84.3M | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $83.6M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $66.1M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $60.1M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $60.1M | 3.7% |
| China | $52.1M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $50.4M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $46.0M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $41.9M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $66.23 per kg and China $6.12 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 8454.90: Machines: parts of converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries. HS 8454 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most foundry equipment parts?
China exported $523.6 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and Italy (11%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most foundry equipment parts?
The United States imported $338.9 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in foundry equipment parts?
It was worth $1.64 billion in 2024, about 144.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.66 billion. 99 countries reported exports and 174 reported imports.
What is the average price of foundry equipment parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $66.23 per kg and China $6.12 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 foundry equipment parts?
The HS code for foundry equipment parts is subheading 8454.90, 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 8454 page.
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