Precision cutting machines (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in precision cutting machines (other) was worth $362.3 million in 2024, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $362.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $390.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $403.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $358.3M | 31.8K t |
| 2020 | $304.6M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $344.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $385.3M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $395.8M | 48.9K t |
Top precision cutting machines (other) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by China and Japan. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 105 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $55.6M | 15% |
| China | $49.8M | 14% |
| Japan | $39.1M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $32.9M | 9.1% |
| United States | $25.5M | 7% |
| Spain | $16.9M | 4.7% |
| Finland | $14.2M | 3.9% |
| New Zealand | $13.2M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $12.5M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $11.2M | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $9.7M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $8.7M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (16%), the United States (12%) and India (7%). 168 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.5M | 16% |
| United States | $44.9M | 12% |
| India | $26.6M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $19.5M | 5.4% |
| France | $13.3M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $13.3M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $11.9M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $11.7M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $10.5M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $8.5M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $7.3M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $4,504.17 per kg and China $13.00 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 8456.90: Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by other processes n.e.c. in heading 8456. HS 8456 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most precision cutting machines (other)?
Germany exported $55.6 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Japan (11%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most precision cutting machines (other)?
China imported $57.5 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and India (7%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in precision cutting machines (other)?
It was worth $362.3 million in 2024, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $403.2 million. 105 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of precision cutting machines (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $4,504.17 per kg and China $13.00 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 precision cutting machines (other)?
The HS code for precision cutting machines (other) is subheading 8456.90, 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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