Industrial sewing machines (manual) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in industrial sewing machines (manual) was worth $1.53 billion in 2024, about 112.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.53B | 112.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.54B | 111.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.26B | 138.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.19B | 127.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.49B | 107.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.05B | 128.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.99B | 110.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.69B | 92.2K t |
Top industrial sewing machines (manual) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Japan and Singapore. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 144 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $764.5M | 50% |
| Japan | $135.3M | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $131.0M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $92.4M | 6.1% |
| Vietnam | $66.0M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $45.9M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $43.2M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $42.9M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $24.6M | 1.6% |
| United States | $24.0M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $24.0M | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $16.3M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Singapore and Bangladesh. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $212.2M | 14% |
| Singapore | $122.9M | 8% |
| Bangladesh | $87.0M | 5.7% |
| Vietnam | $81.8M | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $68.2M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $56.3M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $46.5M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $41.3M | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $39.9M | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $37.9M | 2.5% |
| United States | $32.9M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $32.8M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $43.19 per kg and China $9.98 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.
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Industrial sewing machines (manual) (HS 8452.29) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 8452.29: Sewing machines: not household or automatic unit type. HS 8452 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most industrial sewing machines (manual)?
China exported $764.5 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Japan (9%) and Singapore (9%). In all, 144 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most industrial sewing machines (manual)?
India imported $212.2 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (8%) and Bangladesh (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in industrial sewing machines (manual)?
It was worth $1.53 billion in 2024, about 112.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.26 billion. 144 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of industrial sewing machines (manual) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $43.19 per kg and China $9.98 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 industrial sewing machines (manual)?
The HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual) is subheading 8452.29, 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 8452 page.
How can I find industrial sewing machines (manual) buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show industrial sewing machines (manual) buyers and suppliers on a short call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.