Work holders trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in work holders was worth $1.84 billion in 2024, about 52.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% 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 | $1.84B | 52.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.82B | 50.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.78B | 55.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.87B | 60.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.65B | 49.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.84B | 55.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.03B | 57.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.85B | 56.7K t |
Top work holders exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 120 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $524.0M | 29% |
| China | $240.2M | 13% |
| United States | $186.6M | 10% |
| Japan | $156.6M | 8.5% |
| Switzerland | $108.6M | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $79.3M | 4.3% |
| France | $67.7M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $56.9M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $56.6M | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $37.2M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $35.0M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $28.9M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), Germany (10%) and China (8%). 194 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $297.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $184.3M | 10% |
| China | $151.3M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $101.3M | 5.5% |
| Russia | $67.9M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $64.0M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $62.8M | 3.4% |
| France | $62.8M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $54.0M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $46.9M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $42.6M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $42.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $34.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $135.68 per kg and China $16.45 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 Work holders (HS 8466.20) 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 8466.20: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: work holders. HS 8466 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most work holders?
Germany exported $524.0 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and the United States (10%). In all, 120 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most work holders?
The United States imported $297.6 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in work holders?
It was worth $1.84 billion in 2024, about 52.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.03 billion. 120 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of work holders per kg?
The world average declared value was about $34.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $135.68 per kg and China $16.45 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 work holders?
The HS code for work holders is subheading 8466.20, 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 8466 page.
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