Gear cutting and grinding machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported gear cutting and grinding machines worth $83.2 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 166 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 8% 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 | $83.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $90.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $59.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $63.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $54.9M | 908 t |
| 2019 | $74.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $81.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $90.2M | 3.2K t |
Where the United States imports gear cutting and grinding machines from
Germany alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $45.3M | 55% |
| Switzerland | $20.7M | 25% |
| Japan | $8.0M | 9.6% |
| China | $4.3M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| Hungary | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $519K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $279K | 0.3% |
| France | $122K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.52 per kg, close to the world average of $25.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gear cutting and grinding machines exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported gear cutting and grinding machines worth $38.7 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (25%), Thailand (16%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.5M | 25% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 16% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 11% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 11% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 10% |
| China | $3.0M | 7.7% |
| India | $1.7M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States gear cutting and grinding machines imports (HS 8461.40): 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 8461.40: Machine-tools: gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of gear cutting and grinding machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported gear cutting and grinding machines worth $83.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 166 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear cutting and grinding machines to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($45.3 million), followed by Switzerland (25%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear cutting and grinding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.52 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $25.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear cutting and grinding machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.2 million in 2017 to $83.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $90.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export gear cutting and grinding machines?
Yes. The United States exported $38.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Thailand and Italy. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $44.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear cutting and grinding machines?
The HS code for gear cutting and grinding machines is subheading 8461.40. 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 8461 page.
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