Foundry equipment parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $338.9 million of foundry equipment parts in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 174 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $338.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $341.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $300.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $271.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $253.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $275.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $292.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $257.0M | 8.5K t |
Where the United States imports foundry equipment parts from
Most of the value came from Canada (29%), Japan (17%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $97.5M | 29% |
| Japan | $59.2M | 18% |
| China | $44.4M | 13% |
| Italy | $41.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $33.6M | 9.9% |
| Switzerland | $10.7M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 2.1% |
| India | $6.6M | 2% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $3.9M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.85 per kg, 137% above the world average of $11.33. 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.
Foundry equipment parts exports from the United States
The United States exported $112.2 million of foundry equipment parts in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 99 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (28%), China (13%), Mexico (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $31.3M | 28% |
| China | $15.0M | 13% |
| Mexico | $9.7M | 8.7% |
| India | $4.9M | 4.4% |
| Bahrain | $4.7M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 2.3% |
| France | $2.6M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States foundry equipment parts imports (HS 8454.90): 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 8454.90: Machines: parts of converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of foundry equipment parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported foundry equipment parts worth $338.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 174 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply foundry equipment parts to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($97.5 million), followed by Japan (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of foundry equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.85 per kg in 2024, 137% above the world average of $11.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of foundry equipment parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $257.0 million in 2017 to $338.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $341.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $291.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export foundry equipment parts?
Yes. The United States exported $112.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $226.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for foundry equipment parts?
The HS code for foundry equipment parts is subheading 8454.90. 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 8454 page.
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