Manual horizontal lathes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual horizontal lathes was worth $410.9 million in 2024, about 67.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% 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 | $410.9M | 67.1K t |
| 2023 | $457.8M | 71.7K t |
| 2022 | $432.9M | 65.2K t |
| 2021 | $408.4M | 71.8K t |
| 2020 | $319.0M | 56.4K t |
| 2019 | $427.4M | 80.3K t |
| 2018 | $432.5M | 60.4K t |
| 2017 | $418.3M | 63.2K t |
Top manual horizontal lathes exporting countries
Exports are led by China (43%), Taiwan (13%) and Germany (6%). 93 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $178.4M | 43% |
| Taiwan | $51.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $25.6M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $22.0M | 5.4% |
| Bulgaria | $14.7M | 3.6% |
| United States | $14.2M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $13.2M | 3.2% |
| India | $8.5M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $8.0M | 2% |
| Canada | $7.7M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $6.9M | 1.7% |
| France | $6.9M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Russia (9%) and India (6%). 182 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52.4M | 13% |
| Russia | $35.0M | 8.5% |
| India | $25.9M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $23.8M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $17.3M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $13.6M | 3.3% |
| China | $12.0M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $10.5M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $10.1M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $10.0M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $9.8M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $9.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.94 per kg and Japan $2.82 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 8458.19: Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled. HS 8458 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual horizontal lathes?
China exported $178.4 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (13%) and Germany (6%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual horizontal lathes?
The United States imported $52.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Russia (9%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual horizontal lathes?
It was worth $410.9 million in 2024, about 67.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $457.8 million. 93 countries reported exports and 182 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual horizontal lathes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.94 per kg and Japan $2.82 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 horizontal lathes?
The HS code for manual horizontal lathes is subheading 8458.19, 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 8458 page.
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