Precision cutting machines (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precision cutting machines (other) by the United States reached $44.9 million in 2024 (814 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 168 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.3 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 | $44.9M | 814 t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 905 t |
| 2022 | $56.3M | 818 t |
| 2021 | $32.0M | 559 t |
| 2020 | $45.0M | 675 t |
| 2019 | $35.6M | 772 t |
| 2018 | $42.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $46.7M | 1.3K t |
Where the United States imports precision cutting machines (other) from
The largest suppliers were New Zealand (28%), China (16%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $12.5M | 28% |
| China | $7.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 16% |
| Finland | $2.7M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $724K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.21 per kg, 178% above the world average of $19.83. 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.
Precision cutting machines (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $25.5 million of precision cutting machines (other) in 2024 (596 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. The largest buyer markets were China (21%), Canada (9%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 21% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 7.6% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| India | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $952K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $912K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $868K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States precision cutting machines (other) imports (HS 8456.90): 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 8456.90: Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by other processes n.e.c. in heading 8456.
Common questions
What is the value of precision cutting machines (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported precision cutting machines (other) worth $44.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 814 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 168 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply precision cutting machines (other) to the United States?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by China (16%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of precision cutting machines (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.21 per kg in 2024, 178% above the world average of $19.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of precision cutting machines (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.7 million in 2017 to $44.9 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $56.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export precision cutting machines (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $25.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Canada and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for precision cutting machines (other)?
The HS code for precision cutting machines (other) is subheading 8456.90. 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 8456 page.
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