Carton and box making machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $342.0 million of carton and box making machines in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 165 countries. Value rose 4% on 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 | $342.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $329.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $337.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $311.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $224.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $270.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $281.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $274.9M | 10.7K t |
Where the United States imports carton and box making machines from
Most of the value came from France (15%), Canada (12%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $51.9M | 15% |
| Canada | $39.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $37.8M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $35.4M | 10% |
| Sweden | $33.0M | 9.7% |
| Italy | $28.3M | 8.3% |
| Spain | $25.9M | 7.6% |
| China | $17.5M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $13.9M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $11.6M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.12 per kg, 24% above the world average of $19.45. 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.
Carton and box making machines exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported carton and box making machines worth $72.8 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 96 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $46.6M | 64% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| France | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Paraguay | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Costa Rica | $1.4M | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carton and box making machines imports (HS 8441.30): 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 8441.30: Machines: for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of carton and box making machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported carton and box making machines worth $342.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 165 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply carton and box making machines to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($51.9 million), followed by Canada (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of carton and box making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.12 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $19.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carton and box making machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $274.9 million in 2017 to $342.0 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $296.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export carton and box making machines?
Yes. The United States exported $72.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Malaysia and the Czech Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $269.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carton and box making machines?
The HS code for carton and box making machines is subheading 8441.30. 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 8441 page.
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