Rotary converters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rotary converters was worth $150.9 million in 2024, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017, and down 18% 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 | $150.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $183.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $169.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $158.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $179.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $215.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $212.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $226.1M | 29.4K t |
Top rotary converters exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (30%), China (13%) and the United States (11%). 95 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $45.2M | 30% |
| China | $19.6M | 13% |
| United States | $16.5M | 11% |
| France | $9.9M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 4.8% |
| Finland | $5.9M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $3.4M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Italy and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 180 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 5.8% |
| France | $7.8M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 5% |
| Mexico | $6.5M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $5.9M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $5.2M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 3.2% |
| India | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $4.1M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $178.44 per kg and Belgium $8.46 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 8502.40: Electric rotary converters. HS 8502 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rotary converters?
Germany exported $45.2 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and the United States (11%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rotary converters?
The United States imported $17.9 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Italy (6%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rotary converters?
It was worth $150.9 million in 2024, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $226.1 million. 95 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of rotary converters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $178.44 per kg and Belgium $8.46 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 rotary converters?
The HS code for rotary converters is subheading 8502.40, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8502 page.
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