Hydraulic metal presses imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported hydraulic metal presses worth $148.7 million (18.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value rose 17% on 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $127.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $110.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $119.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $112.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $143.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $154.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $167.7M | 12.6K t |
Where the United States imports hydraulic metal presses from
Most of the value came from Canada (21%), Italy (17%), South Korea (16%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.9M | 21% |
| Italy | $25.9M | 17% |
| South Korea | $23.2M | 16% |
| Germany | $17.1M | 12% |
| China | $14.0M | 9.4% |
| Brazil | $5.5M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $5.0M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $5.0M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.18 per kg, 45% above the world average of $5.65. 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.
Hydraulic metal presses exports from the United States
Exports of hydraulic metal presses by the United States reached $38.9 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 104 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $25.5M | 66% |
| Canada | $4.7M | 12% |
| Australia | $2.3M | 6% |
| Hungary | $938K | 2.4% |
| Chile | $666K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $573K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $475K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $435K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $402K | 1% |
| India | $367K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hydraulic metal presses imports (HS 8462.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8462.91: Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic metal presses imported by the United States?
The United States imported hydraulic metal presses worth $148.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 189 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic metal presses to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($30.9 million), followed by Italy (17%) and South Korea (16%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 944% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic metal presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.18 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $5.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydraulic metal presses to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $167.7 million in 2017 to $148.7 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $167.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $135.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export hydraulic metal presses?
Yes. The United States exported $38.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $109.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic metal presses?
The HS code for hydraulic metal presses is subheading 8462.91. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World hydraulic metal presses trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.