Metal press and forming machine parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal press and forming machine parts was worth $4.02 billion in 2024, about 212.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017, and down 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 | $4.02B | 212.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.26B | 211.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.99B | 196.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.89B | 183.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.30B | 166.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.95B | 206.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.24B | 200.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.03B | 210.2K t |
Top metal press and forming machine parts exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Italy and China. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 154 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $589.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $454.6M | 11% |
| China | $424.2M | 11% |
| United States | $346.6M | 8.6% |
| Japan | $268.9M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $203.5M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $161.3M | 4% |
| Switzerland | $150.3M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $127.6M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $125.7M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $125.3M | 3.1% |
| France | $113.0M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 206 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $671.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $361.3M | 9% |
| China | $248.6M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $234.9M | 5.8% |
| France | $142.9M | 3.6% |
| India | $115.4M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $106.1M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $105.6M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $99.3M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $94.6M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $93.7M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $92.7M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $198.28 per kg and China $6.05 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 8466.94: Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466. HS 8466 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal press and forming machine parts?
Germany exported $589.2 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and China (11%). In all, 154 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal press and forming machine parts?
The United States imported $671.0 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and China (6%). 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 metal press and forming machine parts?
It was worth $4.02 billion in 2024, about 212.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $4.26 billion. 154 countries reported exports and 206 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal press and forming machine parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $198.28 per kg and China $6.05 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for metal press and forming machine parts?
The HS code for metal press and forming machine parts is subheading 8466.94, 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 8466 page.
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