Shaping and slotting machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in shaping and slotting machines was worth $91.7 million in 2024, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and up 31% 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 | $91.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $70.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $71.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $80.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $99.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $99.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $101.0M | 9.3K t |
Top shaping and slotting machines exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (38%), China (13%) and Italy (9%). 75 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 60%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.6M | 38% |
| China | $12.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 9.2% |
| India | $8.0M | 8.7% |
| Austria | $5.1M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $4.8M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 4.6% |
| United States | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $942K | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (25%), China (19%) and India (6%). 151 countries imported it, and the top three take 50% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.0M | 25% |
| China | $17.3M | 19% |
| India | $5.5M | 6% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 5.2% |
| Romania | $4.7M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $4.5M | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $3.7M | 4% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $27.98 per kg and China $7.06 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 8461.20: Machine-tools: shaping or slotting machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets. HS 8461 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most shaping and slotting machines?
Germany exported $34.6 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and Italy (9%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most shaping and slotting machines?
The United States imported $23.0 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of China (19%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in shaping and slotting machines?
It was worth $91.7 million in 2024, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $101.0 million. 75 countries reported exports and 151 reported imports.
What is the average price of shaping and slotting machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $27.98 per kg and China $7.06 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 shaping and slotting machines?
The HS code for shaping and slotting machines is subheading 8461.20, 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 8461 page.
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