Production counters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in production counters was worth $721.3 million in 2024, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 43% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $721.3M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $754.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $813.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $888.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $834.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $946.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.13B | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.27B | 10.1K t |
Top production counters exporting countries
Exports are led by China (18%), Germany (17%) and the United States (8%). 136 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $126.3M | 18% |
| Germany | $123.4M | 17% |
| United States | $55.3M | 7.7% |
| Sweden | $37.6M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $31.0M | 4.3% |
| France | $30.4M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $27.5M | 3.8% |
| Hungary | $20.5M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $18.2M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $16.3M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $15.8M | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $15.0M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), Germany (10%) and Turkey (5%). 200 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $88.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $75.4M | 11% |
| Turkey | $35.4M | 4.9% |
| France | $31.6M | 4.4% |
| China | $25.2M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $23.6M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $22.4M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $22.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $21.4M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $20.5M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $19.0M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $18.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $61.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $270.23 per kg and China $19.02 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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The shipment records behind Production counters (HS 9029.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 9029.10: Meters and counters: revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like. HS 9029 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most production counters?
China exported $126.3 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (17%) and the United States (8%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most production counters?
The United States imported $88.4 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Turkey (5%). 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 production counters?
It was worth $721.3 million in 2024, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.27 billion. 136 countries reported exports and 200 reported imports.
What is the average price of production counters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $61.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $270.23 per kg and China $19.02 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 production counters?
The HS code for production counters is subheading 9029.10, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9029 page.
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