MRI machines exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $939.2 million of mri machines in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 120 countries. That is 6% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $939.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $996.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.06B | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $960.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $821.2M | 23.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.03B | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $989.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $970.4M | 11.5K t |
Where the United States exports mri machines to
Most of it went to Netherlands (12%), China (11%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $115.1M | 12% |
| China | $105.8M | 11% |
| France | $90.1M | 9.6% |
| India | $86.7M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $72.9M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $63.8M | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $57.7M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $45.4M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $31.4M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $30.4M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.06 per kg, close to the world average of $75.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
MRI machines imports to the United States
Imports of mri machines by the United States reached $832.2 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. Germany alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $601.8M | 72% |
| Netherlands | $76.5M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $47.1M | 5.7% |
| China | $19.8M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $19.0M | 2.3% |
| India | $15.2M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $15.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $6.8M | 0.8% |
| France | $4.1M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States mri machines exports (HS 9018.13): 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 9018.13: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of mri machines exported by the United States?
The United States exported mri machines worth $939.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 120 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy mri machines from the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($115.1 million), followed by China (11%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average export price of mri machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $75.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $75.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of mri machines from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $970.4 million in 2017 to $939.2 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $1.06 billion. Over 8 years the average was $970.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import mri machines?
Yes. The United States imported $832.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and Japan. That compares with exports of $939.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for mri machines?
The HS code for mri machines is subheading 9018.13. 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 9018 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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