Packaging machinery parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaging machinery parts by the United States reached $1.32 billion in 2024 (31.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.32B | 31.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 32.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.18B | 32.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.08B | 31.2K t |
| 2020 | $917.3M | 25.6K t |
| 2019 | $923.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $879.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $817.7M | 9.7K t |
Where the United States imports packaging machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Italy (21%), Canada (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $318.9M | 24% |
| Italy | $276.9M | 21% |
| Canada | $139.0M | 11% |
| China | $84.8M | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $62.2M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $52.1M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $49.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $46.8M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $36.2M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $34.2M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.04 per kg, close to the world average of $41.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaging machinery parts exports from the United States
Exports of packaging machinery parts by the United States reached $403.0 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (32%), Mexico (15%), Saudi Arabia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $130.8M | 33% |
| Mexico | $61.3M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18.2M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $17.2M | 4.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $14.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $12.7M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $12.7M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 2.1% |
| China | $7.6M | 1.9% |
| India | $7.5M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States packaging machinery parts imports (HS 8422.90): 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 8422.90: Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422.
Common questions
What is the value of packaging machinery parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported packaging machinery parts worth $1.32 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaging machinery parts to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($318.9 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaging machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $41.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaging machinery parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $817.7 million in 2017 to $1.32 billion in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.05 billion a year.
Does the United States also export packaging machinery parts?
Yes. The United States exported $403.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $921.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaging machinery parts?
The HS code for packaging machinery parts is subheading 8422.90. 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 8422 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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