🇺🇸 United States imports of book-binding machine: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $237.6 million of book-binding machine in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 197 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of book-binding machine by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $239.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $217.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $185.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $154.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $169.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $157.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $149.9M | 3.8K t |
Where the United States imports book-binding machine from
Most of the value came from Germany (18%), Switzerland (18%), Thailand (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $43.6M | 18% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $43.2M | 18% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $31.6M | 13% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $28.7M | 12% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $22.3M | 9.4% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | $13.0M | 5.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $10.3M | 4.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.8M | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $8.7M | 3.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $7.9M | 3.3% |
Types of book-binding machine under HS 8440
| 8440.10 | Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines | 77% |
| 8440.90 | Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines, parts thereof | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8440.
Average import price of book-binding machine
The average declared value was about $28.87 per kg, 22% above the world average of $23.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports book-binding machine
Exports of book-binding machine by the United States reached $19.9 million in 2024 (534 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (27%), Germany (10%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $5.3M | 27% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.9M | 9.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $926K | 4.7% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $653K | 3.3% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $628K | 3.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $570K | 2.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $544K | 2.7% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | $516K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8440: Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines.
Book-binding machine trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of book-binding machine imported by the United States?
The United States imported book-binding machine worth $237.6 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import book-binding machine from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (18%), Switzerland (18%), Thailand (13%).
What is the average import price of book-binding machine in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $28.87 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $23.58 per kg.
Does the United States export book-binding machine?
Yes. The United States exported book-binding machine worth $19.9 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for book-binding machine?
Book-binding machine falls under HS heading 8440 (Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading book-binding machine with the United States?
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