Mail sorting and handling machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mail sorting and handling machines was worth $256.2 million in 2024, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 20% since 2017, and up 17% 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 | $256.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $218.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $259.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $261.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $242.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $279.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $276.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $320.6M | 5.5K t |
Top mail sorting and handling machines exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 71 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $39.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $27.6M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $26.7M | 10% |
| France | $25.9M | 10% |
| United States | $24.3M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $22.0M | 8.6% |
| Hungary | $21.5M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $10.3M | 4% |
| Mexico | $10.2M | 4% |
| Austria | $7.7M | 3% |
| China | $7.6M | 3% |
| Japan | $7.6M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 33% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 51% across 149 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $83.9M | 33% |
| France | $29.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $17.3M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13.8M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $10.5M | 4.1% |
| Hungary | $8.4M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $8.0M | 3.1% |
| Greece | $7.9M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $6.4M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $5.8M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $5.5M | 2.1% |
| Finland | $5.4M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $57.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $140.90 per kg and France $30.02 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 8472.30: Office machines: for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or cancelling postage stamps. HS 8472 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mail sorting and handling machines?
Germany exported $39.5 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Switzerland (10%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mail sorting and handling machines?
The United States imported $83.9 million in 2024, 33% of world imports, ahead of France (11%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mail sorting and handling machines?
It was worth $256.2 million in 2024, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $320.6 million. 71 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of mail sorting and handling machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $57.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $140.90 per kg and France $30.02 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 mail sorting and handling machines?
The HS code for mail sorting and handling machines is subheading 8472.30, 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 8472 page.
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