Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ was worth $263.2 million in 2024, about 62.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $263.2M | 62.5K t |
| 2023 | $259.6M | 60.1K t |
| 2022 | $253.9M | 56.3K t |
| 2021 | $274.5M | 52.0K t |
| 2020 | $220.0M | 52.2K t |
| 2019 | $261.5M | 51.3K t |
| 2018 | $258.7M | 65.5K t |
| 2017 | $238.5M | 46.8K t |
Top heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), the United States (10%) and Germany (6%). 134 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.1M | 30% |
| United States | $27.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $15.5M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $15.3M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $13.2M | 5% |
| Switzerland | $9.4M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $8.2M | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $7.8M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $7.8M | 3% |
| Canada | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Canada is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 201 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $19.4M | 7.4% |
| United States | $16.1M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13.0M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 3.3% |
| France | $6.9M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $6.7M | 2.6% |
| India | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.4M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $5.3M | 2% |
| Peru | $5.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $76.55 per kg and China $2.31 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 8423.89: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg. HS 8423 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
China exported $80.1 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Germany (6%). In all, 134 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
Canada imported $19.4 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
It was worth $263.2 million in 2024, about 62.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $274.5 million. 134 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $76.55 per kg and China $2.31 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 heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
The HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ is subheading 8423.89, 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 8423 page.
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