Manual vertical lathes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual vertical lathes was worth $261.5 million in 2024, about 44.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $261.5M | 44.3K t |
| 2023 | $261.7M | 35.0K t |
| 2022 | $287.2M | 42.8K t |
| 2021 | $280.8M | 43.7K t |
| 2020 | $229.7M | 36.5K t |
| 2019 | $338.0M | 105.9K t |
| 2018 | $321.8M | 48.5K t |
| 2017 | $335.3M | 46.4K t |
Top manual vertical lathes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Japan. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 107 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $72.9M | 28% |
| Taiwan | $41.0M | 16% |
| Japan | $27.3M | 11% |
| United States | $15.5M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $13.7M | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $10.5M | 4% |
| Italy | $10.2M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 2.9% |
| India | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 1.8% |
| France | $3.7M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Thailand and Russia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 185 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $36.1M | 14% |
| Thailand | $35.2M | 14% |
| Russia | $12.4M | 4.7% |
| United States | $11.4M | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $10.7M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.9M | 3% |
| China | $7.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $6.9M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $6.0M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $5.9M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $5.8M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $12.12 per kg and Italy $6.19 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 8458.99: Lathes: for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes. HS 8458 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual vertical lathes?
China exported $72.9 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (16%) and Japan (10%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual vertical lathes?
India imported $36.1 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (13%) and Russia (5%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual vertical lathes?
It was worth $261.5 million in 2024, about 44.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $338.0 million. 107 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual vertical lathes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $12.12 per kg and Italy $6.19 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 vertical lathes?
The HS code for manual vertical lathes is subheading 8458.99, 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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