Pulleys and flywheels trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pulleys and flywheels was worth $7.07 billion in 2024, about 636.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% 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 | $7.07B | 636.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.03B | 636.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.37B | 628.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.55B | 627.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.51B | 548.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.18B | 648.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.46B | 612.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.19B | 631.9K t |
Top pulleys and flywheels exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by China and Italy. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 190 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.44B | 20% |
| China | $1.17B | 17% |
| Italy | $436.4M | 6.2% |
| United States | $396.1M | 5.6% |
| France | $377.3M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $357.0M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $340.0M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $275.5M | 3.9% |
| Slovakia | $257.5M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $248.9M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $222.1M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $195.1M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (10%), Germany (10%) and Poland (6%). 218 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $741.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $733.5M | 10% |
| Poland | $455.5M | 6.4% |
| France | $409.3M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $375.0M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $263.3M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $261.6M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $250.4M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $236.0M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $229.0M | 3.2% |
| China | $217.0M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $194.5M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $19.14 per kg and China $6.38 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 8483.50: Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks. HS 8483 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pulleys and flywheels?
Germany exported $1.44 billion in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and Italy (6%). In all, 190 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pulleys and flywheels?
The United States imported $741.4 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Poland (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pulleys and flywheels?
It was worth $7.07 billion in 2024, about 636.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 190 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of pulleys and flywheels per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $19.14 per kg and China $6.38 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 pulleys and flywheels?
The HS code for pulleys and flywheels is subheading 8483.50, 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 8483 page.
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