Footwear manufacturing machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of footwear manufacturing machinery by the United States reached $7.0 million in 2024 (270 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. That is 24% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.0M | 270 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 241 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 377 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 284 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 297 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 333 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 265 t |
Where the United States imports footwear manufacturing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), Germany (25%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+748% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 26% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 25% |
| China | $1.1M | 15% |
| Brazil | $505K | 7.2% |
| Canada | $491K | 7% |
| Taiwan | $479K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $428K | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $106K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $89K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $77K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.03 per kg, 151% above the world average of $10.35. 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.
Footwear manufacturing machinery exports from the United States
Exports of footwear manufacturing machinery by the United States reached $1.6 million in 2024 (79 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (39%), Dominican Republic (17%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $626K | 39% |
| Dominican Republic | $277K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $176K | 11% |
| Greece | $109K | 6.7% |
| Israel | $101K | 6.2% |
| Canada | $68K | 4.2% |
| Peru | $53K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $28K | 1.8% |
| China | $24K | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $19K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States footwear manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8453.20): 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 8453.20: Machinery: for making or repairing footwear, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear manufacturing machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported footwear manufacturing machinery worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 270 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 159 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear manufacturing machinery to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (25%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.03 per kg in 2024, 151% above the world average of $10.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of footwear manufacturing machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export footwear manufacturing machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for footwear manufacturing machinery is subheading 8453.20. 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 8453 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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