Drawing instrument parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drawing instrument parts by the United States reached $6.1 million in 2024 (356 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 183 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.8 million.
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 | $6.1M | 356 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 338 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 348 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 483 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 515 t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 349 t |
| 2018 | $15.8M | 156 t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 275 t |
Where the United States imports drawing instrument parts from
Most of the value came from Thailand (34%), China (12%), Israel (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+730% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.0M | 34% |
| China | $710K | 12% |
| Israel | $563K | 9.3% |
| Switzerland | $520K | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $473K | 7.8% |
| Japan | $276K | 4.5% |
| India | $242K | 4% |
| South Korea | $197K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $181K | 3% |
| France | $155K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.04 per kg, close to the world average of $16.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Drawing instrument parts exports from the United States
The United States exported $5.6 million of drawing instrument parts in 2024 (52 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (21%), Mexico (16%), Japan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.2M | 21% |
| Mexico | $913K | 16% |
| Japan | $328K | 5.9% |
| Brazil | $264K | 4.7% |
| Israel | $200K | 3.6% |
| India | $167K | 3% |
| Germany | $165K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $158K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $152K | 2.7% |
| China | $136K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States drawing instrument parts imports (HS 9017.90): 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 9017.90: Drawing, marking-out equipment and mathematical instruments: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of drawing instrument parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported drawing instrument parts worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 356 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 183 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing instrument parts to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (12%) and Israel (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing instrument parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $16.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing instrument parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export drawing instrument parts?
Yes. The United States exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Japan. That compares with imports of $6.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for drawing instrument parts?
The HS code for drawing instrument parts is subheading 9017.90. 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 9017 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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