Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported boring and sinking machinery (stationary) worth $279.2 million (19.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 140 countries. Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $961.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279.2M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $457.2M | 54.6K t |
| 2022 | $271.2M | 23.5K t |
| 2021 | $158.0M | 52.5K t |
| 2020 | $293.4M | 48.4K t |
| 2019 | $961.1M | 48.0K t |
| 2018 | $335.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $284.4M | 21.4K t |
Where the United States exports boring and sinking machinery (stationary) to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (23%), Canada (11%), Philippines (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $64.2M | 23% |
| Canada | $30.8M | 11% |
| Philippines | $28.6M | 10% |
| France | $25.7M | 9.2% |
| Colombia | $11.0M | 4% |
| Argentina | $10.9M | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $10.7M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 3.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8.5M | 3% |
| India | $7.4M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.15 per kg, 2220% above the world average of $0.61. 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.
Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imports to the United States
Imports of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) by the United States reached $88.5 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (29%), United Kingdom (15%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.9M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $13.5M | 15% |
| Italy | $12.1M | 14% |
| Japan | $9.2M | 10% |
| Mexico | $5.2M | 5.8% |
| China | $4.4M | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $1.8M | 2% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States boring and sinking machinery (stationary) exports (HS 8430.49): 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 8430.49: Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) exported by the United States?
The United States exported boring and sinking machinery (stationary) worth $279.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 140 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy boring and sinking machinery (stationary) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($64.2 million), followed by Canada (11%) and the Philippines (10%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. The Republic of the Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 419% on the year.
What is the average export price of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.15 per kg in 2024, 2220% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $284.4 million in 2017 to $279.2 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $961.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $380.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
Yes. The United States imported $88.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $190.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
The HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary) is subheading 8430.49. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8430 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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