Packing and wrapping machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packing and wrapping machinery by the United States reached $1.87 billion in 2024 (40.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 215 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $1.87B | 40.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.85B | 41.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.68B | 44.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.84B | 44.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.52B | 37.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.31B | 30.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.31B | 30.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.02B | 25.2K t |
Where the United States imports packing and wrapping machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (24%), Germany (18%), Canada (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $452.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $335.2M | 18% |
| Canada | $305.6M | 16% |
| Switzerland | $185.5M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $91.9M | 4.9% |
| France | $76.9M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $61.8M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $61.3M | 3.3% |
| China | $43.4M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $31.9M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.62 per kg, 30% above the world average of $35.78. 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.
Packing and wrapping machinery exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported packing and wrapping machinery worth $230.9 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 149 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (29%), Canada (26%), Brazil (4%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $67.0M | 29% |
| Canada | $60.7M | 26% |
| Brazil | $9.7M | 4.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $7.9M | 3.4% |
| China | $7.8M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 2.6% |
| France | $5.5M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $1.87 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($452.7 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Canada (16%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.62 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $35.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.02 billion in 2017 to $1.87 billion in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.55 billion a year.
Does the United States also export packing and wrapping machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $230.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.64 billion a year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. 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.
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