Machining centre trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in machining centre was worth $9.13 billion in 2024, about 601.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $9.13B | 601.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.17B | 669.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.58B | 636.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.50B | 793.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.45B | 850.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.77B | 721.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.04B | 886.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.84B | 832.9K t |
Top machining centre exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (26%), Germany (21%) and China (9%). 94 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 56%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.38B | 26% |
| Germany | $1.88B | 21% |
| China | $843.2M | 9.2% |
| Taiwan | $722.4M | 7.9% |
| United States | $626.2M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $569.7M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $508.1M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $350.1M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $142.8M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $141.3M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $111.6M | 1.2% |
| Austria | $95.6M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 165 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.53B | 17% |
| United States | $1.47B | 16% |
| Mexico | $539.6M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $457.6M | 5% |
| Germany | $455.7M | 5% |
| India | $445.8M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $313.0M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $250.9M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $227.1M | 2.5% |
| France | $204.8M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $204.0M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $170.7M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $37.26 per kg and China $9.68 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8457: Machining centres, unit construction machines (single station) and multi-station transfer machines for working metal. HS 8457 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most machining centre?
Japan exported $2.38 billion in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Germany (21%) and China (9%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most machining centre?
China imported $1.53 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States (16%) and Mexico (6%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in machining centre?
It was worth $9.13 billion in 2024, about 601.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $12.04 billion. 94 countries reported exports and 165 reported imports.
What is the average price of machining centre per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $37.26 per kg and China $9.68 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 machining centre?
The HS code for machining centre is heading 8457, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8457 page.
How can I find machining centre buyers and suppliers?
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