Punching and notching presses imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported punching and notching presses worth $24.4 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $39.0 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 | $24.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $39.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $36.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $26.9M | 3.5K t |
Where the United States imports punching and notching presses from
Most of the value came from Canada (25%), Switzerland (18%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.2M | 25% |
| Switzerland | $4.3M | 18% |
| China | $2.3M | 9.3% |
| Slovakia | $1.8M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $784K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $732K | 3% |
| South Korea | $641K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.00 per kg, 217% above the world average of $4.10. 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.
Punching and notching presses exports from the United States
The United States exported $23.7 million of punching and notching presses in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 104 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (44%), Vietnam (13%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $10.4M | 44% |
| Vietnam | $3.0M | 13% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.3M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $954K | 4% |
| Malaysia | $730K | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $387K | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $370K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $344K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $343K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States punching and notching presses imports (HS 8462.49): 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 8462.49: Machine-tools: punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, (not numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of punching and notching presses imported by the United States?
The United States imported punching and notching presses worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply punching and notching presses to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Switzerland (18%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of punching and notching presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.00 per kg in 2024, 217% above the world average of $4.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of punching and notching presses to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.9 million in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $39.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export punching and notching presses?
Yes. The United States exported $23.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Vietnam and Canada. That compares with imports of $24.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for punching and notching presses?
The HS code for punching and notching presses is subheading 8462.49. 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 8462 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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