Material testing machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in material testing machines was worth $2.57 billion in 2024, about 36.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $2.57B | 36.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.60B | 34.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.38B | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.55B | 29.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.24B | 28.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.59B | 29.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.62B | 33.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.42B | 29.9K t |
Top material testing machines exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 161 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $620.0M | 24% |
| Germany | $429.7M | 17% |
| China | $260.6M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $253.0M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $134.6M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $112.1M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $97.0M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $55.9M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $52.2M | 2% |
| Austria | $49.5M | 1.9% |
| France | $44.3M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $43.0M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 216 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $384.3M | 15% |
| United States | $289.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $136.8M | 5.3% |
| India | $114.9M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $112.9M | 4.4% |
| France | $82.3M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $79.4M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $72.6M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $66.4M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $63.5M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $61.2M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $53.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $70.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $174.79 per kg and China $19.97 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 9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics). HS 9024 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most material testing machines?
The United States exported $620.0 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Germany (17%) and China (10%). In all, 161 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most material testing machines?
China imported $384.3 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Germany (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 material testing machines?
It was worth $2.57 billion in 2024, about 36.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.62 billion. 161 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of material testing machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $70.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $174.79 per kg and China $19.97 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 material testing machines?
The HS code for material testing machines is heading 9024, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 9024 page.
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