CT scanners imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $875.5 million of ct scanners in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. Value rose 10% 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 | $875.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $795.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $872.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $772.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $536.1M | 55.6K t |
| 2019 | $690.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $649.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $574.8M | 5.9K t |
Where the United States imports ct scanners from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $613.4M | 70% |
| Japan | $92.1M | 11% |
| Israel | $61.1M | 7% |
| China | $38.5M | 4.4% |
| France | $14.7M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $9.0M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $4.7M | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $4.5M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $101.78 per kg, close to the world average of $107.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
CT scanners exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported ct scanners worth $707.1 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. The largest buyer markets were France (11%), Germany (9%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $79.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $63.5M | 9% |
| Japan | $59.2M | 8.4% |
| India | $46.1M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $38.6M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $35.7M | 5% |
| Canada | $34.0M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $32.4M | 4.6% |
| Australia | $29.4M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $25.0M | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ct scanners imports (HS 9022.12): 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 9022.12: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, computed tomography apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of ct scanners imported by the United States?
The United States imported ct scanners worth $875.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 178 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply ct scanners to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($613.4 million), followed by Japan (11%) and Israel (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of ct scanners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $101.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $107.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ct scanners to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $574.8 million in 2017 to $875.5 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $720.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export ct scanners?
Yes. The United States exported $707.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $168.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ct scanners?
The HS code for ct scanners is subheading 9022.12. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9022 page.
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