Planing machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of planing machines by the United States reached $34.1 million in 2024 (922 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. Value rose 44% on 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 | $34.1M | 922 t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 956 t |
| 2022 | $28.7M | 944 t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 694 t |
| 2017 | $22.5M | 657 t |
Where the United States imports planing machines from
Most of the value came from Mexico (24%), Italy (23%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $8.3M | 25% |
| Italy | $7.7M | 23% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 13% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 8.1% |
| India | $2.7M | 8% |
| China | $1.5M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $886K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $365K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.97 per kg, 154% above the world average of $14.54. 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.
Planing machines exports from the United States
Exports of planing machines by the United States reached $24.4 million in 2024 (603 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 108 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (19%), Mexico (14%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.6M | 19% |
| Mexico | $3.4M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 7.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| France | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Benin | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $788K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $769K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States planing machines imports (HS 8461.90): 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 8461.90: Machine-tools: planing machines, and other machine-tools n.e.c. in heading no. 8461: working by removing metal, sinistered metal carbides or cerments..
Common questions
What is the value of planing machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported planing machines worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 922 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 193 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply planing machines to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Italy (23%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of planing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.97 per kg in 2024, 154% above the world average of $14.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of planing machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.5 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export planing machines?
Yes. The United States exported $24.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for planing machines?
The HS code for planing machines is subheading 8461.90. 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 8461 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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