Tobacco machinery parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tobacco machinery parts was worth $547.5 million in 2024, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $547.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $595.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $578.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $502.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $507.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $558.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $648.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $647.3M | 7.6K t |
Top tobacco machinery parts exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Italy and Hungary. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 107 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $205.4M | 38% |
| Italy | $99.4M | 18% |
| Hungary | $44.5M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $34.3M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $30.4M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $19.8M | 3.6% |
| United States | $18.3M | 3.3% |
| China | $17.2M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $10.7M | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $7.8M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $4.6M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Poland and Romania. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $74.4M | 14% |
| Poland | $54.5M | 9.9% |
| Romania | $36.0M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $31.7M | 5.8% |
| United States | $27.0M | 4.9% |
| China | $25.0M | 4.6% |
| Greece | $24.5M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $20.4M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $17.8M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $16.5M | 3% |
| Dominican Republic | $15.1M | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.5M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $76.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $167.81 per kg and China $21.87 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 8478.90: Machinery: parts of those for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter. HS 8478 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tobacco machinery parts?
Germany exported $205.4 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Italy (18%) and Hungary (8%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tobacco machinery parts?
South Korea imported $74.4 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Poland (10%) and Romania (7%). 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 tobacco machinery parts?
It was worth $547.5 million in 2024, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $648.2 million. 107 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of tobacco machinery parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $76.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $167.81 per kg and China $21.87 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for tobacco machinery parts?
The HS code for tobacco machinery parts is subheading 8478.90, 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 8478 page.
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