Metal treating and winding machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal treating and winding machinery was worth $2.52 billion in 2024, about 136.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $2.52B | 136.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.53B | 86.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.61B | 88.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.04B | 65.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.73B | 186.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.24B | 119.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.46B | 64.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.99B | 154.6K t |
Top metal treating and winding machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by China (31%), Italy (12%) and Germany (10%). 110 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $783.4M | 31% |
| Italy | $305.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $248.5M | 9.9% |
| Switzerland | $197.4M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $156.7M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $153.3M | 6.1% |
| United States | $120.4M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $94.3M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $55.9M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $42.3M | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $41.9M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $28.6M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (12%), the United States (11%) and Mexico (9%). 194 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $296.2M | 12% |
| United States | $284.8M | 11% |
| Mexico | $218.5M | 8.7% |
| Indonesia | $151.7M | 6% |
| India | $142.1M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $141.8M | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $106.8M | 4.2% |
| Russia | $85.3M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $74.8M | 3% |
| South Korea | $57.8M | 2.3% |
| Romania | $57.3M | 2.3% |
| France | $48.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $106.71 per kg and China $10.59 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 8479.81: Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders. HS 8479 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal treating and winding machinery?
China exported $783.4 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Italy (12%) and Germany (10%). In all, 110 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal treating and winding machinery?
China imported $296.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Mexico (9%). 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 treating and winding machinery?
It was worth $2.52 billion in 2024, about 136.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.61 billion. 110 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal treating and winding machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $106.71 per kg and China $10.59 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 treating and winding machinery?
The HS code for metal treating and winding machinery is subheading 8479.81, 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 8479 page.
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