Weighing scale trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in weighing scale was worth $4.77 billion in 2024, about 582.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and up 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 | $4.77B | 582.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.71B | 554.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.75B | 544.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.13B | 607.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.31B | 541.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.23B | 526.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.37B | 577.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.14B | 563.4K t |
Top weighing scale exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by Germany and Japan. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 184 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.86B | 39% |
| Germany | $613.6M | 13% |
| Japan | $276.0M | 5.8% |
| United States | $269.5M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $166.5M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $143.8M | 3% |
| Mexico | $142.5M | 3% |
| Italy | $131.6M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $86.0M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $85.2M | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $83.1M | 1.7% |
| France | $73.1M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (18%), Germany (6%) and the Netherlands (5%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $865.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $290.8M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $217.6M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $162.0M | 3.4% |
| France | $161.9M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $157.3M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $153.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $127.1M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $122.7M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $103.6M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $101.9M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $95.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $60.57 per kg and Mexico $1.21 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 8423: Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds. HS 8423 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most weighing scale?
China exported $1.86 billion in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Japan (6%). In all, 184 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most weighing scale?
The United States imported $865.8 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in weighing scale?
It was worth $4.77 billion in 2024, about 582.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $5.13 billion. 184 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of weighing scale per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $60.57 per kg and Mexico $1.21 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 weighing scale?
The HS code for weighing scale is heading 8423, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8423 page.
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