Test benches trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in test benches was worth $1.59 billion in 2024, about 40.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $1.59B | 40.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.53B | 93.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.48B | 33.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.85B | 37.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.73B | 47.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.04B | 47.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.00B | 46.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.84B | 36.4K t |
Top test benches exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Italy and China. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 124 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $493.3M | 31% |
| Italy | $180.3M | 11% |
| China | $125.1M | 7.9% |
| United States | $121.7M | 7.7% |
| Austria | $116.9M | 7.4% |
| France | $85.5M | 5.4% |
| Czech Republic | $60.5M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $36.4M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $34.7M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $33.4M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $27.2M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $22.8M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 186 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $244.4M | 15% |
| United States | $223.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $84.6M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $83.4M | 5.3% |
| India | $80.4M | 5.1% |
| France | $46.8M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $45.4M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $37.0M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $32.4M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $31.5M | 2% |
| Poland | $30.2M | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $29.9M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $39.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $184.96 per kg and China $12.75 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 Test benches (HS 9031.20) 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 9031.20: Test benches. HS 9031 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most test benches?
Germany exported $493.3 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and China (8%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most test benches?
China imported $244.4 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States (14%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in test benches?
It was worth $1.59 billion in 2024, about 40.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $2.04 billion. 124 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of test benches per kg?
The world average declared value was about $39.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $184.96 per kg and China $12.75 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 test benches?
The HS code for test benches is subheading 9031.20, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9031 page.
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