Hopper and dosing scales trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hopper and dosing scales was worth $698.2 million in 2024, about 23.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $698.2M | 23.2K t |
| 2023 | $674.7M | 21.3K t |
| 2022 | $658.4M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $636.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $562.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $588.8M | 20.7K t |
| 2018 | $618.4M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $594.8M | 26.7K t |
Top hopper and dosing scales exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (21%), China (18%) and Germany (15%). 115 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $145.6M | 21% |
| China | $125.7M | 18% |
| Germany | $103.8M | 15% |
| Italy | $39.1M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $37.5M | 5.4% |
| Denmark | $34.9M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $32.7M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $26.3M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $21.2M | 3% |
| United States | $20.0M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $13.6M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $11.6M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (19%), the Netherlands (5%) and Germany (4%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $130.1M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $32.1M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $29.6M | 4.2% |
| China | $25.5M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $25.5M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $25.0M | 3.6% |
| India | $24.9M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $23.2M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $17.9M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $17.7M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $17.0M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $15.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $30.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $95.69 per kg and China $15.15 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 8423.30: Weighing machines: constant weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales. HS 8423 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hopper and dosing scales?
Japan exported $145.6 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by China (18%) and Germany (15%). In all, 115 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hopper and dosing scales?
The United States imported $130.1 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (5%) and Germany (4%). 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 hopper and dosing scales?
It was worth $698.2 million in 2024, about 23.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 115 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of hopper and dosing scales per kg?
The world average declared value was about $30.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $95.69 per kg and China $15.15 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for hopper and dosing scales?
The HS code for hopper and dosing scales is subheading 8423.30, 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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