Manual boring machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual boring machines was worth $55.2 million in 2024, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $55.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $50.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $44.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $51.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $42.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $48.6M | 29.5K t |
| 2017 | $46.2M | 39.8K t |
Top manual boring machines exporting countries
Exports are led by China (25%), Germany (10%) and Italy (8%). 79 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 44%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.0M | 25% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 10% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 8.3% |
| United States | $4.3M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| France | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 3% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Russia and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 157 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.8M | 14% |
| Russia | $5.1M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 9.2% |
| United States | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $55.89 per kg and the Netherlands $0.71 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 8459.49: Machine-tools: for boring by removing metal, not numerically controlled boring machines, n.e.c. in heading 8459. HS 8459 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual boring machines?
China exported $14.0 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and Italy (8%). In all, 79 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual boring machines?
India imported $7.8 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Russia (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual boring machines?
It was worth $55.2 million in 2024, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 79 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual boring machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $55.89 per kg and the Netherlands $0.71 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 manual boring machines?
The HS code for manual boring machines is subheading 8459.49, 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 8459 page.
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