Manual drilling machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual drilling machines was worth $359.8 million in 2024, about 59.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 26% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $359.8M | 59.2K t |
| 2023 | $354.0M | 58.6K t |
| 2022 | $387.3M | 62.0K t |
| 2021 | $416.9M | 65.0K t |
| 2020 | $360.2M | 63.1K t |
| 2019 | $429.4M | 92.0K t |
| 2018 | $441.9M | 87.5K t |
| 2017 | $485.2M | 75.6K t |
Top manual drilling machines exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 129 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $155.3M | 43% |
| Germany | $25.3M | 7% |
| United States | $23.4M | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $19.5M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15.9M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $15.1M | 4.2% |
| Guyana | $11.8M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $8.2M | 2.3% |
| India | $6.9M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $6.6M | 1.8% |
| Australia | $6.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Germany (6%) and India (5%). 208 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $20.8M | 5.8% |
| India | $19.7M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $14.6M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $13.1M | 3.6% |
| France | $12.9M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $11.6M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $9.9M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $9.6M | 2.7% |
| Norway | $8.8M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $8.7M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $8.6M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $64.56 per kg and China $4.15 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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The shipment records behind Manual drilling machines (HS 8459.29) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8459.29: Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled. HS 8459 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual drilling machines?
China exported $155.3 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Germany (7%) and the United States (7%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual drilling machines?
The United States imported $45.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and India (5%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual drilling machines?
It was worth $359.8 million in 2024, about 59.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 26% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $485.2 million. 129 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual drilling machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $64.56 per kg and China $4.15 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 manual drilling machines?
The HS code for manual drilling machines is subheading 8459.29, 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 8459 page.
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