Forging and stamping presses imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forging and stamping presses by the United States reached $110.5 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 188 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $239.5 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 | $110.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $151.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $132.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $239.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $202.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $175.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $207.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $221.6M | 20.6K t |
Where the United States imports forging and stamping presses from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), Japan (14%), South Korea (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+511% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $23.3M | 21% |
| Japan | $15.2M | 14% |
| South Korea | $11.6M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $8.3M | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $7.6M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $7.3M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $7.3M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $5.9M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 4.2% |
| China | $4.2M | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.04 per kg, 111% above the world average of $8.09. 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.
Forging and stamping presses exports from the United States
Exports of forging and stamping presses by the United States reached $96.5 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 122 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (19%), Taiwan (14%), Canada (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $18.1M | 19% |
| Taiwan | $13.6M | 14% |
| Canada | $12.4M | 13% |
| Hungary | $10.3M | 11% |
| China | $8.3M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 5.5% |
| Benin | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Australia | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States forging and stamping presses imports (HS 8462.10): 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 8462.10: Machine-tools: forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of forging and stamping presses imported by the United States?
The United States imported forging and stamping presses worth $110.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 188 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply forging and stamping presses to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by Japan (14%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average import price of forging and stamping presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.04 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $8.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forging and stamping presses to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $221.6 million in 2017 to $110.5 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2021 at $239.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $180.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export forging and stamping presses?
Yes. The United States exported $96.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Taiwan and Canada. That compares with imports of $110.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for forging and stamping presses?
The HS code for forging and stamping presses is subheading 8462.10. 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 8462 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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