🇺🇸 United States imports of time recording apparatus: 2024 trade data
Imports of time recording apparatus by the United States reached $44.2 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $58.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of time recording apparatus by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $46.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $50.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $54.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $38.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $50.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $58.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $53.2M | 3.7K t |
Where the United States imports time recording apparatus from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $22.9M | 52% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $6.0M | 14% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $2.6M | 5.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.4M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.3M | 3% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $817K | 1.9% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $670K | 1.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $610K | 1.4% |
Types of time recording apparatus under HS 9106
| 9106.90 | Time recording apparatus: with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor, n.e.c. in heading no. 9106 | 74% |
| 9106.10 | Time recording apparatus: time-registers, time recorders, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9106.
Average import price of time recording apparatus
The average declared value was about $21.56 per kg, 51% below the world average of $44.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports time recording apparatus
In 2024, the United States exported time recording apparatus worth $22.6 million (192 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 128 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (19%), United Kingdom (13%), Mexico (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $4.2M | 19% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.8M | 13% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.1M | 5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $958K | 4.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $938K | 4.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $880K | 3.9% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $833K | 3.7% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $827K | 3.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $820K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 9106: Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor.
Time recording apparatus trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of time recording apparatus imported by the United States?
The United States imported time recording apparatus worth $44.2 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import time recording apparatus from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (52%), Canada (14%), Indonesia (6%).
What is the average import price of time recording apparatus in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $21.56 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $44.10 per kg.
Does the United States export time recording apparatus?
Yes. The United States exported time recording apparatus worth $22.6 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico.
What is the HS code for time recording apparatus?
Time recording apparatus falls under HS heading 9106 (Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with c). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading time recording apparatus with the United States?
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