Specialized machinery parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in specialized machinery parts was worth $23.31 billion in 2024, about 916.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 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 | $23.31B | 916.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.60B | 942.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.83B | 979.0K t |
| 2021 | $21.60B | 860.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.26B | 811.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.50B | 884.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.72B | 869.5K t |
| 2017 | $18.27B | 871.1K t |
Top specialized machinery parts exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 210 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.90B | 17% |
| China | $3.45B | 15% |
| United States | $2.34B | 10% |
| Italy | $1.34B | 5.8% |
| Japan | $1.34B | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $1.08B | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $684.7M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $672.6M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $555.2M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $530.7M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $522.9M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $517.8M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.84B | 17% |
| Germany | $2.00B | 8.6% |
| China | $1.06B | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $890.4M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $817.9M | 3.5% |
| France | $788.7M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $740.3M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $701.3M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $650.3M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $635.5M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $613.4M | 2.6% |
| India | $578.9M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $92.77 per kg and China $9.85 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 parts (HS 8479.90) 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions. HS 8479 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most specialized machinery parts?
Germany exported $3.90 billion in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and the United States (10%). In all, 210 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most specialized machinery parts?
The United States imported $3.84 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and China (5%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in specialized machinery parts?
It was worth $23.31 billion in 2024, about 916.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $23.60 billion. 210 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $92.77 per kg and China $9.85 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 parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90, 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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