Metal forming machines (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal forming machines (other types) was worth $1.24 billion in 2024, about 66.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $1.24B | 66.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.17B | 58.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.08B | 50.6K t |
| 2021 | $701.1M | 33.7K t |
| 2020 | $661.9M | 31.9K t |
| 2019 | $865.0M | 45.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.04B | 45.2K t |
| 2017 | $937.0M | 44.1K t |
Top metal forming machines (other types) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 111 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $482.1M | 39% |
| China | $232.9M | 19% |
| United States | $83.3M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $76.2M | 6.2% |
| France | $45.1M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $42.4M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $33.9M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $33.7M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $27.7M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $21.4M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $20.7M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $18.2M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of India and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $288.1M | 23% |
| India | $80.4M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $63.4M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $53.2M | 4.3% |
| China | $50.5M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $34.7M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $33.3M | 2.7% |
| Russia | $31.8M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $30.6M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $28.8M | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $28.1M | 2.3% |
| Austria | $26.9M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $83.26 per kg and China $7.42 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 8463.90: Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, n.e.c. in heading no. 8463. HS 8463 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal forming machines (other types)?
Germany exported $482.1 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by China (19%) and the United States (7%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal forming machines (other types)?
The United States imported $288.1 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of India (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in metal forming machines (other types)?
It was worth $1.24 billion in 2024, about 66.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 111 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal forming machines (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $83.26 per kg and China $7.42 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 metal forming machines (other types)?
The HS code for metal forming machines (other types) is subheading 8463.90, 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 8463 page.
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