Numerical control shearing presses imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $11.7 million of numerical control shearing presses in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.4 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 | $11.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 2.6K t |
Where the United States imports numerical control shearing presses from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (18%), China (15%), Germany (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+617% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.1M | 18% |
| China | $1.8M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 14% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 14% |
| Greece | $553K | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $507K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $469K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $450K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $407K | 3.5% |
| France | $402K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, close to the world average of $6.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Numerical control shearing presses exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.9 million of numerical control shearing presses in 2024 (329 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. Most of it went to Canada (44%), Mexico (22%), Australia (20%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.3M | 44% |
| Mexico | $630K | 22% |
| Australia | $581K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $256K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $90K | 3.1% |
| China | $72K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $9K | 0.3% |
| Ecuador | $8K | 0.3% |
| Costa Rica | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States numerical control shearing presses imports (HS 8462.31): 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 8462.31: Machine-tools: shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines), numerically controlled, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of numerical control shearing presses imported by the United States?
The United States imported numerical control shearing presses worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 142 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply numerical control shearing presses to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of numerical control shearing presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of numerical control shearing presses to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $30.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export numerical control shearing presses?
Yes. The United States exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for numerical control shearing presses?
The HS code for numerical control shearing presses is subheading 8462.31. 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 8462 page.
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