Tobacco processing machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $69.8 million of tobacco processing machinery in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. That is 122% 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 | $69.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $55.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $65.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $42.2M | 850 t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $47.1M | 476 t |
| 2017 | $60.6M | 471 t |
Where the United States imports tobacco processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $36.6M | 53% |
| Germany | $14.2M | 20% |
| China | $4.6M | 6.6% |
| Bulgaria | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 3% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $929K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $617K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.71 per kg, close to the world average of $37.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco processing machinery exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported tobacco processing machinery worth $32.6 million (700 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 101 countries. Dominican Republic alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+678% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $19.8M | 61% |
| Mexico | $5.8M | 18% |
| China | $1.9M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $680K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $373K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $346K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $271K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $263K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $198K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tobacco processing machinery imports (HS 8478.10): 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 8478.10: Machinery: for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco processing machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported tobacco processing machinery worth $69.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 148 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 122% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco processing machinery to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($36.6 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 801% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $37.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco processing machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.6 million in 2017 to $69.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export tobacco processing machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco processing machinery?
The HS code for tobacco processing machinery is subheading 8478.10. 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 8478 page.
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