Manual milling machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual milling machines was worth $308.3 million in 2024, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $308.3M | 29.3K t |
| 2023 | $329.9M | 35.0K t |
| 2022 | $298.2M | 32.2K t |
| 2021 | $302.2M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $270.9M | 34.8K t |
| 2019 | $326.7M | 62.4K t |
| 2018 | $382.1M | 33.2K t |
| 2017 | $324.6M | 33.6K t |
Top manual milling machines exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Germany and Taiwan. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 99 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.8M | 26% |
| Germany | $54.6M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $29.9M | 9.7% |
| Italy | $21.2M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $14.8M | 4.8% |
| United States | $13.8M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $13.8M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $11.2M | 3.6% |
| France | $7.5M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of South Africa and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 176 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $28.7M | 9.3% |
| South Africa | $24.9M | 8.1% |
| India | $23.0M | 7.5% |
| Russia | $20.9M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $10.8M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $9.9M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $9.3M | 3% |
| Thailand | $8.9M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $8.4M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 2.6% |
| China | $7.7M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $195.19 per kg and China $6.75 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 milling machines (HS 8459.69) 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 8459.69: Machine-tools: for milling by removing metal, not knee-type, other than numerically controlled. HS 8459 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual milling machines?
China exported $80.8 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and Taiwan (10%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual milling machines?
The United States imported $28.7 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of South Africa (8%) and India (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual milling machines?
It was worth $308.3 million in 2024, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $382.1 million. 99 countries reported exports and 176 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual milling machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $195.19 per kg and China $6.75 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 manual milling machines?
The HS code for manual milling machines is subheading 8459.69, 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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