Textile finishing and coating machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile finishing and coating machinery by the United States reached $71.0 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 199 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 3% from 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 | $71.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $73.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $85.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $65.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $64.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $74.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $66.2M | 3.0K t |
Where the United States imports textile finishing and coating machinery from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (17%), China (17%), Germany (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $12.4M | 17% |
| China | $12.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 14% |
| South Korea | $6.5M | 9.1% |
| Canada | $4.9M | 6.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4.3M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 6% |
| Switzerland | $3.7M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.08 per kg, 48% above the world average of $14.25. 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.
Textile finishing and coating machinery exports from the United States
Exports of textile finishing and coating machinery by the United States reached $21.3 million in 2024 (778 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Mexico (30%), Taiwan (17%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.3M | 30% |
| Taiwan | $3.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| Thailand | $526K | 2.5% |
| China | $372K | 1.7% |
| India | $351K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $350K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States textile finishing and coating machinery imports (HS 8451.80): 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 8451.80: Machinery: for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles: for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings.
Common questions
What is the value of textile finishing and coating machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported textile finishing and coating machinery worth $71.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 199 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile finishing and coating machinery to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by China (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile finishing and coating machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.08 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $14.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile finishing and coating machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.2 million in 2017 to $71.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $85.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export textile finishing and coating machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $21.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Taiwan and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery?
The HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery is subheading 8451.80. 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 8451 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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