Wire working machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $118.3 million of wire working machines in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 170 countries for imports of this product. That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $118.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $72.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $71.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $73.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $65.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $85.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $68.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $61.7M | 2.4K t |
Where the United States imports wire working machines from
Germany alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $68.2M | 58% |
| Italy | $10.3M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $5.4M | 4.5% |
| China | $5.2M | 4.4% |
| New Zealand | $2.9M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| France | $2.8M | 2.4% |
| Greece | $2.7M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.15 per kg, 298% above the world average of $13.84. 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.
Wire working machines exports from the United States
The United States exported $19.1 million of wire working machines in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 86 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (24%), Canada (13%), Honduras (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Panama grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.7M | 25% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 13% |
| Honduras | $1.4M | 7.2% |
| Costa Rica | $1.3M | 7% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $863K | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $833K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $491K | 2.6% |
| Panama | $473K | 2.5% |
| China | $467K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wire working machines imports (HS 8463.30): 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 8463.30: Machine-tools: machines for working wire, without removing material.
Common questions
What is the value of wire working machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported wire working machines worth $118.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 170 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire working machines to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($68.2 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire working machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.15 per kg in 2024, 298% above the world average of $13.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire working machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.7 million in 2017 to $118.3 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $77.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export wire working machines?
Yes. The United States exported $19.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Honduras. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $99.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire working machines?
The HS code for wire working machines is subheading 8463.30. 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 8463 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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