Electroplating machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $171.4 million of electroplating machinery in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 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 | $171.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $169.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $180.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $92.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $89.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $104.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $104.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $114.4M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports electroplating machinery from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Canada (9%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.4M | 43% |
| Canada | $15.8M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $12.3M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $11.9M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $10.0M | 5.8% |
| Norway | $8.6M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $4.3M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $98.23 per kg, 207% above the world average of $32.00. 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.
Electroplating machinery exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported electroplating machinery worth $131.7 million (990 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 103 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Netherlands (19%), Canada (11%), Taiwan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $24.7M | 19% |
| Canada | $14.7M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $11.5M | 8.7% |
| Australia | $10.7M | 8.1% |
| Mexico | $10.5M | 8% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 7.1% |
| China | $5.9M | 4.4% |
| Austria | $4.1M | 3.1% |
| Colombia | $4.0M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $4.0M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States electroplating machinery imports (HS 8543.30): 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 8543.30: Electrical machines and apparatus: for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis.
Common questions
What is the value of electroplating machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported electroplating machinery worth $171.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electroplating machinery to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($73.4 million), followed by Canada (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 739% on the year.
What is the average import price of electroplating machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $98.23 per kg in 2024, 207% above the world average of $32.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electroplating machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114.4 million in 2017 to $171.4 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $180.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $128.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export electroplating machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $131.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Canada and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $39.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electroplating machinery?
The HS code for electroplating machinery is subheading 8543.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8543 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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