Universal drilling and boring machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $7.0 million of universal drilling and boring machines in 2024 (373 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 147 countries. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.5 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 | $7.0M | 373 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 694 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 495 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 352 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 621 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 179 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 212 t |
Where the United States imports universal drilling and boring machines from
The largest suppliers were Spain (36%), Italy (11%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.5M | 36% |
| Italy | $760K | 11% |
| China | $652K | 9.3% |
| Slovakia | $646K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $553K | 7.8% |
| France | $547K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $506K | 7.2% |
| Slovenia | $304K | 4.3% |
| India | $133K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $119K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.88 per kg, 166% above the world average of $7.10. 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.
Universal drilling and boring machines exports from the United States
Exports of universal drilling and boring machines by the United States reached $4.3 million in 2024 (168 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (29%), Canada (14%), Thailand (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.3M | 30% |
| Canada | $594K | 14% |
| Thailand | $525K | 12% |
| Germany | $386K | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $343K | 7.9% |
| Switzerland | $157K | 3.6% |
| Costa Rica | $117K | 2.7% |
| France | $107K | 2.5% |
| Chile | $106K | 2.4% |
| Colombia | $96K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States universal drilling and boring machines imports (HS 8459.10): 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 8459.10: Machine-tools: way-type unit head machines, for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 8458.
Common questions
What is the value of universal drilling and boring machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported universal drilling and boring machines worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 373 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 147 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply universal drilling and boring machines to the United States?
Spain was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (11%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of universal drilling and boring machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.88 per kg in 2024, 166% above the world average of $7.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of universal drilling and boring machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2018 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export universal drilling and boring machines?
Yes. The United States exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Thailand. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for universal drilling and boring machines?
The HS code for universal drilling and boring machines is subheading 8459.10. 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 8459 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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