Photon beam cutting machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in photon beam cutting machines was worth $67.7 million in 2024, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 39% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $67.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $74.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $82.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $100.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $80.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $111.8M | 21.6K t |
| 2018 | $280.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $111.0M | 28.9K t |
Top photon beam cutting machines exporting countries
Exports are led by Spain (30%), the United States (17%) and China (12%). 57 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $20.4M | 30% |
| United States | $11.5M | 17% |
| China | $8.0M | 12% |
| Israel | $7.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $965K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $791K | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (12%), the United States (11%) and Taiwan (10%). 130 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $8.0M | 12% |
| United States | $7.2M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $7.1M | 11% |
| Egypt | $4.1M | 6.1% |
| China | $3.8M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $276.90 per kg and the Netherlands $0.31 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 8456.12: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by other light or photon beam processes (not laser). HS 8456 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most photon beam cutting machines?
Spain exported $20.4 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by the United States (17%) and China (12%). In all, 57 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most photon beam cutting machines?
Bangladesh imported $8.0 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in photon beam cutting machines?
It was worth $67.7 million in 2024, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $280.7 million. 57 countries reported exports and 130 reported imports.
What is the average price of photon beam cutting machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $276.90 per kg and the Netherlands $0.31 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for photon beam cutting machines?
The HS code for photon beam cutting machines is subheading 8456.12, 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 8456 page.
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