Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $223.1 million of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $223.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $221.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $249.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2021 | $201.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $130.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $132.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $129.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $151.7M | 14.6K t |
Where the United States imports earth moving machinery (stationary, other) from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (40%), Canada (20%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $89.6M | 40% |
| Canada | $43.7M | 20% |
| Italy | $18.8M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $15.7M | 7% |
| Bulgaria | $11.1M | 5% |
| Finland | $9.1M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $9.0M | 4% |
| China | $7.0M | 3.2% |
| France | $5.6M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.67 per kg, 30% above the world average of $11.32. 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.
Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $55.2 million of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Most of it went to Canada (36%), Australia (8%), Mexico (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.1M | 36% |
| Australia | $4.4M | 7.9% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $3.0M | 5.4% |
| Bahamas | $2.0M | 3.6% |
| Suriname | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 2% |
| Thailand | $974K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports (HS 8430.69): 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 8430.69: Machinery: for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores: not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30.
Common questions
What is the value of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported earth moving machinery (stationary, other) worth $223.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($89.6 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.67 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $11.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $151.7 million in 2017 to $223.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $249.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $179.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
Yes. The United States exported $55.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Australia and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $167.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
The HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other) is subheading 8430.69. 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 8430 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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