Calender machine cylinders imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported calender machine cylinders worth $45.0 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 194 countries for imports of this product. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $45.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $44.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 2.5K t |
Where the United States imports calender machine cylinders from
The largest suppliers were Germany (45%), India (14%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $20.4M | 45% |
| India | $6.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 12% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 4% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| China | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $903K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.95 per kg, 43% above the world average of $11.86. 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.
Calender machine cylinders exports from the United States
The United States exported $12.0 million of calender machine cylinders in 2024 (684 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 120 countries for exports of this product. Germany alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.1M | 51% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 12% |
| Mexico | $975K | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $387K | 3.2% |
| China | $353K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $273K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $211K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $193K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $148K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $128K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States calender machine cylinders imports (HS 8420.91): 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 8420.91: Machines: parts, cylinders for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass.
Common questions
What is the value of calender machine cylinders imported by the United States?
The United States imported calender machine cylinders worth $45.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply calender machine cylinders to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by India (14%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of calender machine cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.95 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $11.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calender machine cylinders to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $45.0 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $45.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export calender machine cylinders?
Yes. The United States exported $12.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $33.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for calender machine cylinders?
The HS code for calender machine cylinders is subheading 8420.91. 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 8420 page.
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