Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) by the United States reached $52.7 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 176 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $158.1 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 | $52.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $65.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $158.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $129.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $142.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $105.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $129.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $94.3M | 7.8K t |
Where the United States imports rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) from
Most of the value came from Germany (40%), Italy (17%), Canada (14%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $21.1M | 40% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 17% |
| Canada | $7.6M | 14% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 8.9% |
| Finland | $4.4M | 8.4% |
| Sweden | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| China | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $679K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $280K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $128K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.06 per kg, close to the world average of $13.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) worth $25.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. Most of it went to Canada (19%), Germany (18%), Australia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 18% |
| Australia | $4.3M | 17% |
| Zambia | $2.5M | 9.8% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $889K | 3.5% |
| India | $746K | 3% |
| Morocco | $492K | 2% |
| Sweden | $472K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $436K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imports (HS 8430.39): 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 8430.39: Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imported by the United States?
The United States imported rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) worth $52.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 176 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.06 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $13.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.3 million in 2017 to $52.7 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $158.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary)?
Yes. The United States exported $25.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $27.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary)?
The HS code for rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) is subheading 8430.39. 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 8430 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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