Numerical control bending presses trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in numerical control bending presses was worth $2.78 billion in 2024, about 249.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $2.78B | 249.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.74B | 237.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.11B | 228.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.19B | 185.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.89B | 154.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.25B | 180.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.31B | 178.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.98B | 160.3K t |
Top numerical control bending presses exporting countries
Exports are led by China (20%), Italy (18%) and Austria (12%). 107 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $561.9M | 20% |
| Italy | $512.3M | 18% |
| Austria | $336.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $247.0M | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $176.6M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $159.4M | 5.7% |
| United States | $107.6M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $101.8M | 3.7% |
| France | $73.8M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $73.5M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $45.8M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $42.9M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 199 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $539.7M | 19% |
| Mexico | $165.0M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $155.7M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $107.3M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $98.4M | 3.5% |
| India | $94.8M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $91.5M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $85.1M | 3.1% |
| China | $85.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $80.4M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $77.4M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $70.9M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $18.79 per kg and China $5.96 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 8462.21: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), numerically controlled, for working metal. HS 8462 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most numerical control bending presses?
China exported $561.9 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Italy (18%) and Austria (12%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most numerical control bending presses?
The United States imported $539.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in numerical control bending presses?
It was worth $2.78 billion in 2024, about 249.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 107 countries reported exports and 199 reported imports.
What is the average price of numerical control bending presses per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $18.79 per kg and China $5.96 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 numerical control bending presses?
The HS code for numerical control bending presses is subheading 8462.21, 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 8462 page.
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