Packing and wrapping machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in packing and wrapping machinery was worth $9.75 billion in 2024, about 272.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $9.75B | 272.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.69B | 273.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.75B | 260.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.55B | 267.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.81B | 240.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.98B | 251.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.29B | 249.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.28B | 232.4K t |
Top packing and wrapping machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (28%), Germany (18%) and China (9%). 149 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.78B | 29% |
| Germany | $1.75B | 18% |
| China | $884.7M | 9.1% |
| Switzerland | $522.1M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $460.8M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $387.3M | 4% |
| Canada | $320.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $290.0M | 3% |
| Japan | $261.9M | 2.7% |
| United States | $230.9M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $199.6M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $142.9M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (19%), Mexico (4%) and Germany (4%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.87B | 19% |
| Mexico | $419.8M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $417.0M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $396.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $365.1M | 3.7% |
| China | $330.0M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $260.7M | 2.7% |
| Russia | $259.2M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $256.6M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $248.5M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $234.9M | 2.4% |
| India | $226.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $35.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $94.79 per kg and China $12.17 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping. HS 8422 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most packing and wrapping machinery?
Italy exported $2.78 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and China (9%). In all, 149 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most packing and wrapping machinery?
The United States imported $1.87 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (4%) and Germany (4%). 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 packing and wrapping machinery?
It was worth $9.75 billion in 2024, about 272.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 149 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $35.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $94.79 per kg and China $12.17 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 packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40, 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 8422 page.
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