Workshop equipment exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $44.2 million of workshop equipment in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 172 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 985 t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $37.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $41.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $33.8M | 2.3K t |
Where the United States exports workshop equipment to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (13%), Mexico (9%), Costa Rica (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.8M | 13% |
| Mexico | $4.2M | 9.5% |
| Costa Rica | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| France | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| India | $1.3M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.48 per kg, 288% above the world average of $8.37. 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.
Workshop equipment imports to the United States
Imports of workshop equipment by the United States reached $20.9 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 218 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Bahamas (21%), Taiwan (10%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $4.3M | 21% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 9.8% |
| China | $1.8M | 8.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| France | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $971K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $945K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $742K | 3.6% |
| Pakistan | $677K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States workshop equipment exports (HS 8205.90): 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 8205.90: Tools, hand: n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205.
Common questions
What is the value of workshop equipment exported by the United States?
The United States exported workshop equipment worth $44.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy workshop equipment from the United States?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Mexico (9%) and Costa Rica (6%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 138 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average export price of workshop equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $32.48 per kg in 2024, 288% above the world average of $8.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of workshop equipment from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.8 million in 2017 to $44.2 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import workshop equipment?
Yes. The United States imported $20.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Bahamas, Taiwan and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for workshop equipment?
The HS code for workshop equipment is subheading 8205.90. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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