Material property analyzers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in material property analyzers was worth $14.49 billion in 2024, about 64.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and down 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 | $14.49B | 64.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.73B | 61.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.07B | 67.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.89B | 69.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.34B | 64.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.63B | 64.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.17B | 61.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.48B | 60.3K t |
Top material property analyzers exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Germany and Singapore. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 193 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.11B | 22% |
| Germany | $2.36B | 16% |
| Singapore | $1.40B | 9.6% |
| China | $1.29B | 8.9% |
| Japan | $1.14B | 7.9% |
| Switzerland | $840.7M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $635.2M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $418.9M | 2.9% |
| France | $408.8M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $338.3M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $239.1M | 1.7% |
| Austria | $223.8M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 222 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.27B | 16% |
| United States | $2.01B | 14% |
| Germany | $996.4M | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $717.4M | 5% |
| South Korea | $682.5M | 4.7% |
| India | $492.0M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $487.7M | 3.4% |
| France | $477.0M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $415.3M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $375.0M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $345.7M | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $302.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $224.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $552.90 per kg and China $96.92 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 Material property analyzers (HS 9027.80) 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 9027.80: Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, n.e.c. in heading no. 9027. HS 9027 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most material property analyzers?
The United States exported $3.11 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and Singapore (10%). In all, 193 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most material property analyzers?
China imported $2.27 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (14%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in material property analyzers?
It was worth $14.49 billion in 2024, about 64.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $14.89 billion. 193 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of material property analyzers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $224.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $552.90 per kg and China $96.92 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 material property analyzers?
The HS code for material property analyzers is subheading 9027.80, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9027 page.
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