Optical fiber manufacturing machines exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of optical fiber manufacturing machines by the United States reached $5.5 million in 2024 (30 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 40 countries for exports of this product. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.4 million.
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 | $5.5M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $53.4M | 891 t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 187 t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $59.4M | 101 t |
| 2017 | $54.0M | 419 t |
Where the United States exports optical fiber manufacturing machines to
Most of it went to Philippines (39%), India (20%), Malaysia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $2.1M | 39% |
| India | $1.1M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $496K | 9% |
| Mexico | $322K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $229K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $182K | 3.3% |
| Peru | $177K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $141K | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $125K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $114K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $182.87 per kg, 184% above the world average of $64.46. 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.
Optical fiber manufacturing machines imports to the United States
The United States imported $2.3 million of optical fiber manufacturing machines in 2024 (11 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 83 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Finland accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $1.2M | 51% |
| Germany | $285K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $229K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $171K | 7.6% |
| Brazil | $129K | 5.7% |
| India | $93K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $89K | 3.9% |
| China | $42K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $27K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $16K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States optical fiber manufacturing machines exports (HS 8475.21): 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 8475.21: Machines: for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, for making optical fibres and preforms thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber manufacturing machines exported by the United States?
The United States exported optical fiber manufacturing machines worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 40 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy optical fiber manufacturing machines from the United States?
The Philippines was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (20%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average export price of optical fiber manufacturing machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $182.87 per kg in 2024, 184% above the world average of $64.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of optical fiber manufacturing machines from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.0 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2018 at $59.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import optical fiber manufacturing machines?
Yes. The United States imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Finland, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber manufacturing machines?
The HS code for optical fiber manufacturing machines is subheading 8475.21. 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 8475 page.
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