Specialized machinery (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in specialized machinery (other types) was worth $54.45 billion in 2024, about 3.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $54.45B | 3.15M t |
| 2023 | $50.02B | 2.37M t |
| 2022 | $47.38B | 3.17M t |
| 2021 | $47.93B | 2.41M t |
| 2020 | $41.65B | 2.26M t |
| 2019 | $44.63B | 2.28M t |
| 2018 | $43.98B | 2.32M t |
| 2017 | $41.42B | 2.21M t |
Top specialized machinery (other types) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), Germany (18%) and the United States (9%). 200 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.20B | 19% |
| Germany | $9.88B | 18% |
| United States | $4.92B | 9% |
| South Korea | $4.45B | 8.2% |
| Japan | $4.26B | 7.8% |
| Italy | $2.48B | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.32B | 2.4% |
| Canada | $1.22B | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.10B | 2% |
| Poland | $1.05B | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $961.0M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $931.8M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), China (9%) and Germany (6%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.58B | 16% |
| China | $5.15B | 9.5% |
| Germany | $3.39B | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $3.05B | 5.6% |
| India | $1.88B | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.82B | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.58B | 2.9% |
| France | $1.44B | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $1.21B | 2.2% |
| Canada | $1.20B | 2.2% |
| Poland | $1.09B | 2% |
| Turkey | $1.05B | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $89.33 per kg and China $9.83 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 Specialized machinery (other types) (HS 8479.89) 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter. HS 8479 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most specialized machinery (other types)?
China exported $10.20 billion in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (9%). In all, 200 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most specialized machinery (other types)?
The United States imported $8.58 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in specialized machinery (other types)?
It was worth $54.45 billion in 2024, about 3.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 200 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $89.33 per kg and China $9.83 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 specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89, 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 8479 page.
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