Molding machine parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of molding machine parts by the United States reached $1.27 billion in 2024 (27.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 207 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.27B | 27.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.22B | 25.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.28B | 28.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.19B | 18.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.17B | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.18B | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.25B | 23.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.27B | 24.0K t |
Where the United States imports molding machine parts from
The largest suppliers were Canada (24%), Germany (22%), China (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $300.5M | 24% |
| Germany | $284.5M | 22% |
| China | $102.2M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $91.2M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $76.5M | 6% |
| Austria | $65.6M | 5.2% |
| France | $60.5M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $38.5M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $33.3M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $33.2M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.43 per kg, 147% above the world average of $18.76. 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.
Molding machine parts exports from the United States
Exports of molding machine parts by the United States reached $600.9 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. Most of it went to Canada (26%), Mexico (17%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $158.3M | 26% |
| Mexico | $104.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $43.0M | 7.2% |
| China | $34.7M | 5.8% |
| Chile | $17.3M | 2.9% |
| Costa Rica | $14.7M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $13.3M | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $13.1M | 2.2% |
| France | $12.0M | 2% |
| India | $11.9M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States molding machine parts imports (HS 8477.90): 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 8477.90: Machinery: parts of the machines of heading no. 8477, n.e.c. in item no. 8477.90.
Common questions
What is the value of molding machine parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported molding machine parts worth $1.27 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 207 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply molding machine parts to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($300.5 million), followed by Germany (22%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of molding machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.43 per kg in 2024, 147% above the world average of $18.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of molding machine parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.27 billion in 2017 to $1.27 billion in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $1.28 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.23 billion a year.
Does the United States also export molding machine parts?
Yes. The United States exported $600.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $669.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for molding machine parts?
The HS code for molding machine parts is subheading 8477.90. 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 8477 page.
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