🇺🇸 United States imports of drawing and measuring instruments: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $394.0 million of drawing and measuring instruments in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of drawing and measuring instruments by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $394.0M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $359.3M | 24.7K t |
| 2022 | $402.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $400.1M | 25.6K t |
| 2020 | $308.6M | 37.9K t |
| 2019 | $330.3M | 46.5K t |
| 2018 | $352.2M | 54.0K t |
| 2017 | $325.0M | 8.7K t |
Where the United States imports drawing and measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Vietnam (22%), Thailand (15%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $118.2M | 30% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $84.8M | 22% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $60.4M | 15% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $55.0M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $13.5M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $12.3M | 3.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $9.3M | 2.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $7.2M | 1.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.4M | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $4.8M | 1.2% |
Types of drawing and measuring instruments under HS 9017
| 9017.80 | Mathematical instruments and equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 9017 | 57% |
| 9017.30 | Mathematical equipment: micrometers, callipers and gauges | 27% |
| 9017.20 | Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments | 14% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing, marking-out equipment and mathematical instruments: parts and accessories | 1.5% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price of drawing and measuring instruments
The average declared value was about $14.99 per kg, 29% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
The United States also exports drawing and measuring instruments
Exports of drawing and measuring instruments by the United States reached $205.7 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (20%), Canada (16%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $40.5M | 20% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $33.3M | 16% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $21.3M | 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $8.4M | 4.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $7.6M | 3.7% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $7.6M | 3.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $5.5M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $4.1M | 2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.0M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Drawing and measuring instruments trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by the United States?
The United States imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $394.0 million in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import drawing and measuring instruments from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (30%), Vietnam (22%), Thailand (15%).
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $14.99 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.58 per kg.
Does the United States export drawing and measuring instruments?
Yes. The United States exported drawing and measuring instruments worth $205.7 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Canada, Mexico.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
Drawing and measuring instruments falls under HS heading 9017 (Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instrumen). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading drawing and measuring instruments with the United States?
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