Industrial sewing machines (manual) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $32.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $54.4 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 | $32.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $38.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $54.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $52.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $44.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $51.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $52.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $49.1M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports industrial sewing machines (manual) from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (25%), China (14%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $8.1M | 25% |
| China | $4.6M | 14% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $4.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 5% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Croatia | $950K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $586K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.08 per kg, 92% above the world average of $13.56. 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.
Industrial sewing machines (manual) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $24.0 million (727 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 144 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (45%), Germany (11%), Canada (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $10.7M | 45% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 11% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 6.9% |
| Guatemala | $961K | 4% |
| Brazil | $770K | 3.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $569K | 2.4% |
| Nicaragua | $395K | 1.7% |
| Costa Rica | $361K | 1.5% |
| Ecuador | $312K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $302K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States industrial sewing machines (manual) imports (HS 8452.29): 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 8452.29: Sewing machines: not household or automatic unit type.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial sewing machines (manual) imported by the United States?
The United States imported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $32.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 202 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial sewing machines (manual) to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by China (14%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial sewing machines (manual) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.08 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $13.56 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 sewing machines (manual) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.1 million in 2017 to $32.9 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $54.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export industrial sewing machines (manual)?
Yes. The United States exported $24.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Germany and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual)?
The HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual) is subheading 8452.29. 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 8452 page.
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