Tobacco machinery parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tobacco machinery parts by the United States reached $27.0 million in 2024 (135 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $78.8 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 | $27.0M | 135 t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 106 t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 136 t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 175 t |
| 2020 | $34.7M | 206 t |
| 2019 | $43.1M | 206 t |
| 2018 | $78.8M | 285 t |
| 2017 | $43.3M | 201 t |
Where the United States imports tobacco machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), United Kingdom (11%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.0M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 8.8% |
| Hungary | $1.9M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 6.7% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| China | $780K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $710K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $199.40 per kg, 161% above the world average of $76.35. 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.
Tobacco machinery parts exports from the United States
The United States exported $18.3 million of tobacco machinery parts in 2024 (141 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. Dominican Republic alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+661% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $9.7M | 53% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 10% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $626K | 3.4% |
| Malawi | $525K | 2.9% |
| Argentina | $362K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $326K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $304K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $301K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $257K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tobacco machinery parts imports (HS 8478.90): 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 8478.90: Machinery: parts of those for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco machinery parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported tobacco machinery parts worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 159 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco machinery parts to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $199.40 per kg in 2024, 161% above the world average of $76.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco machinery parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.3 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2018 at $78.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export tobacco machinery parts?
Yes. The United States exported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Germany and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco machinery parts?
The HS code for tobacco machinery parts is subheading 8478.90. 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 8478 page.
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