Worn body appliances exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of worn body appliances by the United States reached $3.83 billion in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Value fell 7% from 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 | $3.83B | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.09B | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.38B | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.05B | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.64B | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.22B | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.51B | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.26B | 4.2K t |
Where the United States exports worn body appliances to
Most of it went to Netherlands (22%), Belgium (9%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $825.5M | 22% |
| Belgium | $343.4M | 9% |
| Germany | $333.1M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $272.5M | 7.1% |
| Ireland | $256.0M | 6.7% |
| Switzerland | $227.3M | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $175.0M | 4.6% |
| France | $148.7M | 3.9% |
| China | $119.4M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $101.8M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $891.51 per kg, 52% above the world average of $585.08. 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.
Worn body appliances imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported worn body appliances worth $2.07 billion (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 215 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Ireland (24%), Mexico (13%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $505.5M | 24% |
| Mexico | $271.5M | 13% |
| China | $226.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $162.6M | 7.9% |
| Malaysia | $115.9M | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $115.4M | 5.6% |
| Denmark | $102.0M | 4.9% |
| Australia | $85.8M | 4.1% |
| Costa Rica | $58.1M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $55.3M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States worn body appliances exports (HS 9021.90): 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 9021.90: Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of worn body appliances exported by the United States?
The United States exported worn body appliances worth $3.83 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 163 countries worldwide, with 22% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy worn body appliances from the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($825.5 million), followed by Belgium (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 142 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average export price of worn body appliances per kg?
The average declared export value was about $891.51 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $585.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of worn body appliances from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.26 billion in 2017 to $3.83 billion in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $4.09 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.37 billion a year.
Does the United States also import worn body appliances?
Yes. The United States imported $2.07 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.75 billion a year.
What is the HS code for worn body appliances?
The HS code for worn body appliances is subheading 9021.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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