CNC drilling machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc drilling machines by the United States reached $66.8 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $66.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $47.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $27.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $27.8M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports cnc drilling machines from
Most of the value came from South Korea (35%), Netherlands (16%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+419% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $23.3M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $10.6M | 16% |
| Italy | $10.3M | 16% |
| Canada | $7.5M | 11% |
| Portugal | $6.1M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| China | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| India | $645K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.98 per kg, 21% above the world average of $15.67. 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.
CNC drilling machines exports from the United States
Exports of cnc drilling machines by the United States reached $18.0 million in 2024 (671 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 63 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were South Korea (40%), Mexico (13%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $7.3M | 40% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 12% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $632K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $470K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $444K | 2.5% |
| China | $436K | 2.4% |
| New Zealand | $362K | 2% |
| India | $324K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cnc drilling machines imports (HS 8459.21): 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 8459.21: Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc drilling machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported cnc drilling machines worth $66.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 143 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc drilling machines to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 758% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc drilling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.98 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $15.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc drilling machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.8 million in 2017 to $66.8 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export cnc drilling machines?
Yes. The United States exported $18.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $48.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc drilling machines?
The HS code for cnc drilling machines is subheading 8459.21. 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 8459 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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