Industrial robots imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported industrial robots worth $862.4 million (28.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 176 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% 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 | $862.4M | 28.7K t |
| 2023 | $827.4M | 28.4K t |
| 2022 | $819.5M | 25.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.05B | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $847.9M | 35.6K t |
| 2019 | $808.7M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $859.9M | 21.0K t |
| 2017 | $705.1M | 13.7K t |
Where the United States imports industrial robots from
The largest suppliers were Japan (22%), Germany (13%), Canada (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $192.4M | 22% |
| Germany | $110.0M | 13% |
| Canada | $93.1M | 11% |
| Denmark | $81.7M | 9.5% |
| South Korea | $64.9M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $62.4M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $41.6M | 4.8% |
| China | $28.8M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $25.5M | 3% |
| France | $20.5M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.07 per kg, close to the world average of $28.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial robots exports from the United States
The United States exported $258.3 million of industrial robots in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 108 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (21%), Canada (15%), South Korea (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $55.3M | 21% |
| Canada | $39.2M | 15% |
| South Korea | $22.2M | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $16.8M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $13.5M | 5.2% |
| India | $11.6M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9.9M | 3.9% |
| Australia | $8.5M | 3.3% |
| China | $8.2M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $6.2M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States industrial robots imports (HS 8479.50): 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 8479.50: Machinery and mechanical appliances: industrial robots, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial robots imported by the United States?
The United States imported industrial robots worth $862.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 176 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial robots to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($192.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial robots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $28.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial robots to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $705.1 million in 2017 to $862.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $1.05 billion. Over 8 years the average was $848.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export industrial robots?
Yes. The United States exported $258.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $604.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial robots?
The HS code for industrial robots is subheading 8479.50. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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