Textile finishing and coating machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in textile finishing and coating machinery was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 84.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% 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 | $1.20B | 84.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.11B | 72.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.27B | 87.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.28B | 91.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.12B | 75.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.13B | 83.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.38B | 76.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 76.0K t |
Top textile finishing and coating machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by China (26%), Italy (15%) and Germany (13%). 116 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $310.1M | 26% |
| Italy | $180.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $150.7M | 13% |
| South Korea | $83.4M | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $61.6M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $50.3M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $42.5M | 3.5% |
| Romania | $37.7M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $36.6M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34.2M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $22.3M | 1.9% |
| United States | $21.3M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of India and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 199 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $98.0M | 8.2% |
| India | $94.0M | 7.8% |
| China | $80.3M | 6.7% |
| United States | $71.0M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $62.9M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $61.7M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $60.0M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $48.7M | 4.1% |
| Bangladesh | $48.6M | 4% |
| Egypt | $34.0M | 2.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $30.3M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $28.5M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $42.74 per kg and China $8.23 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 8451.80: Machinery: for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles: for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings. HS 8451 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most textile finishing and coating machinery?
China exported $310.1 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Italy (15%) and Germany (13%). In all, 116 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most textile finishing and coating machinery?
Vietnam imported $98.0 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and China (7%). 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 textile finishing and coating machinery?
It was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 84.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.38 billion. 116 countries reported exports and 199 reported imports.
What is the average price of textile finishing and coating machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $42.74 per kg and China $8.23 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery?
The HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery is subheading 8451.80, 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 8451 page.
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