Material property analyzers exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $3.11 billion of material property analyzers in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.11B | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.02B | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.89B | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.06B | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.64B | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.72B | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.74B | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.54B | 10.6K t |
Where the United States exports material property analyzers to
Most of it went to China (16%), Netherlands (14%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $488.5M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $438.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $211.3M | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $187.2M | 6% |
| Japan | $157.9M | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $143.5M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $125.4M | 4% |
| France | $115.5M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $106.5M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $99.2M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $319.66 per kg, 42% above the world average of $224.57. 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.
Material property analyzers imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported material property analyzers worth $2.01 billion (9.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (22%), Singapore (17%), Switzerland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $449.8M | 22% |
| Singapore | $339.5M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $175.4M | 8.7% |
| China | $141.9M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $135.0M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $129.6M | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $65.7M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $63.7M | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $61.2M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $57.2M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States material property analyzers exports (HS 9027.80): 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 9027.80: Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, n.e.c. in heading no. 9027.
Common questions
What is the value of material property analyzers exported by the United States?
The United States exported material property analyzers worth $3.11 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 193 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy material property analyzers from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($488.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 182 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average export price of material property analyzers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $319.66 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $224.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of material property analyzers from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.54 billion in 2017 to $3.11 billion in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.84 billion a year.
Does the United States also import material property analyzers?
Yes. The United States imported $2.01 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Singapore and Switzerland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.11 billion a year.
What is the HS code for material property analyzers?
The HS code for material property analyzers is subheading 9027.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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