Manual knee-type milling machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual knee-type milling machines was worth $99.1 million in 2024, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 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 | $99.1M | 26.7K t |
| 2023 | $89.8M | 23.2K t |
| 2022 | $107.6M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $81.8M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $59.7M | 21.9K t |
| 2019 | $84.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $93.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $75.8M | 12.3K t |
Top manual knee-type milling machines exporting countries
Exports are led by China (59%), Taiwan (14%) and Germany (3%). 72 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 75%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.3M | 59% |
| Taiwan | $13.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 2.3% |
| United States | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Russia is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of India and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 147 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $27.6M | 28% |
| India | $11.6M | 12% |
| United States | $9.2M | 9.3% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $3.6M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $2.4M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 2% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $22.47 per kg and Germany $2.33 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 8459.59: Machine-tools: for milling by removing metal, knee-type, other than numerically controlled. HS 8459 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual knee-type milling machines?
China exported $58.3 million in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (14%) and Germany (3%). In all, 72 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual knee-type milling machines?
Russia imported $27.6 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of India (12%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual knee-type milling machines?
It was worth $99.1 million in 2024, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $107.6 million. 72 countries reported exports and 147 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual knee-type milling machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $22.47 per kg and Germany $2.33 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 knee-type milling machines?
The HS code for manual knee-type milling machines is subheading 8459.59, 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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