Sorting and screening machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $384.1 million of sorting and screening machines in 2024 (37.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 201 countries for imports of this product. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $520.0 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 | $384.1M | 37.5K t |
| 2023 | $520.0M | 51.9K t |
| 2022 | $420.5M | 44.2K t |
| 2021 | $317.7M | 37.1K t |
| 2020 | $265.2M | 32.3K t |
| 2019 | $315.3M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $330.2M | 38.1K t |
| 2017 | $263.3M | 29.6K t |
Where the United States imports sorting and screening machines from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $226.2M | 59% |
| Canada | $43.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $24.2M | 6.3% |
| China | $22.1M | 5.8% |
| India | $12.7M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $8.4M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 1.7% |
| Austria | $4.9M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $4.2M | 1.1% |
| Estonia | $3.3M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.23 per kg, 31% above the world average of $7.82. 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.
Sorting and screening machines exports from the United States
Exports of sorting and screening machines by the United States reached $163.5 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 125 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (40%), Mexico (8%), China (5%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $65.7M | 40% |
| Mexico | $12.7M | 7.8% |
| China | $7.7M | 4.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.3M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 3.2% |
| India | $4.9M | 3% |
| Australia | $4.8M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.1M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.3M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sorting and screening machines imports (HS 8474.10): 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 8474.10: Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of sorting and screening machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported sorting and screening machines worth $384.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 201 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorting and screening machines to the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($226.2 million), followed by Canada (11%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorting and screening machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.23 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $7.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sorting and screening machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $263.3 million in 2017 to $384.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $520.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $352.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export sorting and screening machines?
Yes. The United States exported $163.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $220.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorting and screening machines?
The HS code for sorting and screening machines is subheading 8474.10. 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 8474 page.
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