Drawing instruments exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of drawing instruments by the United States reached $79.6 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 145 countries for exports of this product. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $63.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $47.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $53.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $59.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $63.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $55.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $82.3M | 2.7K t |
Where the United States exports drawing instruments to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (47%), Canada (10%), Germany (4%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $37.6M | 47% |
| Canada | $7.8M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| Australia | $3.2M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 2% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| Venezuela | $1.4M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.05 per kg, 172% above the world average of $8.83. 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.
Drawing instruments imports to the United States
The United States imported $56.0 million of drawing instruments in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 215 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were China (43%), Vietnam (30%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.9M | 43% |
| Vietnam | $16.8M | 30% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 6.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| India | $1.7M | 3% |
| Thailand | $980K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $748K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $624K | 1.1% |
| France | $614K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States drawing instruments exports (HS 9017.20): 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 9017.20: Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of drawing instruments exported by the United States?
The United States exported drawing instruments worth $79.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 145 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy drawing instruments from the United States?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($37.6 million), followed by Canada (10%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 152 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 519% on the year.
What is the average export price of drawing instruments per kg?
The average declared export value was about $24.05 per kg in 2024, 172% above the world average of $8.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of drawing instruments from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $82.2 million in 2017 to $79.6 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2017 at $82.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import drawing instruments?
Yes. The United States imported $56.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Vietnam and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing instruments?
The HS code for drawing instruments is subheading 9017.20. 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.
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