Shaping and slotting machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shaping and slotting machines by the United States reached $23.0 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 151 countries for imports of this product. That is 100% more than in 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 | $23.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 628 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 319 t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 586 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 317 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports shaping and slotting machines from
Most of the value came from India (26%), Austria (22%), Canada (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.0M | 26% |
| Austria | $5.1M | 22% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 14% |
| China | $932K | 4.1% |
| Australia | $865K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $855K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $781K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $715K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $404K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.48 per kg, close to the world average of $11.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shaping and slotting machines exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.6 million of shaping and slotting machines in 2024 (189 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 75 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (42%), India (19%), Mexico (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.1M | 42% |
| India | $477K | 19% |
| Mexico | $312K | 12% |
| Germany | $198K | 7.7% |
| Malaysia | $185K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $58K | 2.3% |
| Suriname | $28K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $18K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $18K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States shaping and slotting machines imports (HS 8461.20): 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 8461.20: Machine-tools: shaping or slotting machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of shaping and slotting machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported shaping and slotting machines worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 151 countries worldwide, with 25% of world imports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries supply shaping and slotting machines to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Austria (22%) and Canada (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of shaping and slotting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.48 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $11.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shaping and slotting machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export shaping and slotting machines?
Yes. The United States exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, India and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for shaping and slotting machines?
The HS code for shaping and slotting machines is subheading 8461.20. 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.
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