Injection molding machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in injection molding machines was worth $6.14 billion in 2024, about 816.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $6.14B | 816.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.39B | 709.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.53B | 741.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.75B | 773.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.28B | 658.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.10B | 700.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.65B | 687.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.36B | 656.6K t |
Top injection molding machines exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Austria and Japan. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 108 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.23B | 36% |
| Austria | $826.1M | 14% |
| Japan | $818.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $639.4M | 10% |
| Canada | $248.2M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $224.5M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $178.7M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $174.2M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $126.0M | 2.1% |
| United States | $125.5M | 2.1% |
| Luxembourg | $72.0M | 1.2% |
| France | $54.3M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 176 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $736.9M | 12% |
| Mexico | $518.8M | 8.5% |
| China | $401.8M | 6.6% |
| Vietnam | $309.9M | 5.1% |
| India | $305.7M | 5% |
| Germany | $280.7M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $279.1M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $214.9M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $205.1M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $202.6M | 3.3% |
| France | $161.8M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $160.4M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $17.36 per kg and China $5.17 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 8477.10: Machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. HS 8477 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most injection molding machines?
China exported $2.23 billion in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Austria (13%) and Japan (13%). In all, 108 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most injection molding machines?
The United States imported $736.9 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (8%) and China (7%). 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 injection molding machines?
It was worth $6.14 billion in 2024, about 816.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $6.75 billion. 108 countries reported exports and 176 reported imports.
What is the average price of injection molding machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $17.36 per kg and China $5.17 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 injection molding machines?
The HS code for injection molding machines is subheading 8477.10, 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 8477 page.
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