Manual horizontal lathes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $52.4 million of manual horizontal lathes in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 182 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $65.8 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 | $52.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $58.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $65.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $45.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $63.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $56.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $56.8M | 6.8K t |
Where the United States imports manual horizontal lathes from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (34%), China (25%), Canada (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $17.8M | 34% |
| China | $13.2M | 25% |
| Canada | $6.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 8.6% |
| Bulgaria | $3.0M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 4.7% |
| France | $1.0M | 2% |
| South Korea | $590K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $513K | 1% |
| Denmark | $418K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.00 per kg, 31% above the world average of $6.12. 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.
Manual horizontal lathes exports from the United States
The United States exported $14.2 million of manual horizontal lathes in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 93 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), United Kingdom (12%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.0M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 12% |
| India | $1.5M | 11% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 9.6% |
| Costa Rica | $834K | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $641K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $591K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $484K | 3.4% |
| China | $416K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $335K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States manual horizontal lathes imports (HS 8458.19): 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 8458.19: Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual horizontal lathes imported by the United States?
The United States imported manual horizontal lathes worth $52.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 182 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual horizontal lathes to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by China (25%) and Canada (12%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual horizontal lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.00 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $6.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual horizontal lathes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.8 million in 2017 to $52.4 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $65.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export manual horizontal lathes?
Yes. The United States exported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the United Kingdom and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $38.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual horizontal lathes?
The HS code for manual horizontal lathes is subheading 8458.19. 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 8458 page.
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