Mechanical instruments trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mechanical instruments was worth $64.6 million in 2024, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $64.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $58.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $72.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $72.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $46.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $56.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $52.1M | 6.7K t |
Top mechanical instruments exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 48% of world exports, followed by the United States and Canada. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 118 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.3M | 48% |
| United States | $6.2M | 9.6% |
| Canada | $4.0M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 4.6% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| India | $587K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $572K | 0.9% |
| Bulgaria | $554K | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), Germany (7%) and Canada (6%). 202 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 5.9% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 4.7% |
| France | $3.0M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $70.49 per kg and China $14.51 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 Mechanical instruments (HS 9208.90) 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 9208.90: Fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92: decoy calls of all kinds: whistles: call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments. HS 9208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mechanical instruments?
China exported $31.3 million in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Canada (6%). In all, 118 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mechanical instruments?
The United States imported $9.5 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and Canada (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mechanical instruments?
It was worth $64.6 million in 2024, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $72.7 million. 118 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of mechanical instruments per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $70.49 per kg and China $14.51 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 mechanical instruments?
The HS code for mechanical instruments is subheading 9208.90, in chapter 92 (musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9208 page.
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