UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
84 - Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof (HS 84)
Global exports
$2.55T
Global imports
$2.64T
Top exporter share
22.3%
Top importer share
20.1%
- In 2024, global exports of Machinery and mechanical appliances reached $2.55T, while imports totaled $2.64T.
- China was the leading exporter, shipping $568.1B worth of goods, which represents 22.3% of the global market.
- The United States was the largest importer, with imports valued at $531.2B, accounting for 20.1% of the world's total.
- The top three exporters—China, Germany, and the United States—collectively command a 42.4% share of the export market.
- The top five exporters, including Japan and Italy, together account for 51.9% of global exports.
Top Exporters in 2024
The global export market for Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84) was valued at $2.55T in 2024. China dominated the market with $568.1B in exports, capturing a 22.3% share. Following China, Germany ranked second with $263.0B (10.3% share), and the United States was third with $252.4B (9.9% share).
See also: ChinaGermanyUnited States
Top Importers in 2024
In 2024, global imports of Machinery and mechanical appliances reached $2.64T. The United States was the foremost importer, with purchases amounting to $531.2B, or 20.1% of the total. China followed as the second-largest importer with $229.1B (8.7%), and Germany ranked third, importing $168.1B (6.4%). Other significant importers included Mexico and the United Kingdom.
See also: JapanMexicoUnited Kingdom
Quick insights
- China is the top exporter (22.3% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (20.1% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 42.4%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 51.9%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 84 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.6%
Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8471 | Automatic data processing machi… | $411.08B | 16.1% |
| 8411 | Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers an… | $173.78B | 6.8% |
| 8473 | Machinery; parts and accessorie… | $135.14B | 5.3% |
| 8486 | Machines and apparatus of a kin… | $131.92B | 5.2% |
| 8481 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar… | $109.77B | 4.3% |
| 8479 | Machinery and mechanical applia… | $100.39B | 3.9% |
| 8414 | Air or vacuum pumps, air or oth… | $94.56B | 3.7% |
| 8421 | Centrifuges, including centrifu… | $92.36B | 3.6% |
| 8413 | Pumps; for liquids, whether or… | $75.86B | 3.0% |
| 8443 | Printing machinery; used for pr… | $73.46B | 2.9% |
| 8409 | Parts suitable for use solely o… | $72.95B | 2.9% |
| 8483 | Transmission shafts (including… | $67.13B | 2.6% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
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| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8486 | Machines and apparatus of a kin… | 10.9% | $131.92B |
| 8427 | Fork-lift and other works truck… | 9.8% | $32.39B |
| 8420 | Machines; calendering or other… | 6.9% | $1.60B |
| 8415 | Air conditioning machines; comp… | 5.9% | $65.90B |
| 8429 | Bulldozers, graders, levellers,… | 5.6% | $57.50B |
| 8418 | Refrigerators, freezers and oth… | 5.6% | $60.03B |
| 8433 | Harvesting and threshing machin… | 5.1% | $26.05B |
| 8484 | Gaskets and similar joints of m… | 5.0% | $8.55B |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.6%
Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8471 | Automatic data processing machi… | $511.80B | 19.4% |
| 8411 | Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers an… | $221.31B | 8.4% |
| 8473 | Machinery; parts and accessorie… | $175.11B | 6.6% |
| 8486 | Machines and apparatus of a kin… | $119.79B | 4.5% |
| 8481 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar… | $106.49B | 4.0% |
| 8479 | Machinery and mechanical applia… | $90.28B | 3.4% |
| 8414 | Air or vacuum pumps, air or oth… | $86.55B | 3.3% |
| 8421 | Centrifuges, including centrifu… | $86.41B | 3.3% |
| 8443 | Printing machinery; used for pr… | $75.93B | 2.9% |
| 8413 | Pumps; for liquids, whether or… | $72.97B | 2.8% |
| 8409 | Parts suitable for use solely o… | $70.23B | 2.7% |
| 8483 | Transmission shafts (including… | $68.09B | 2.6% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8486 | Machines and apparatus of a kin… | 12.7% | $119.79B |
| 8401 | Nuclear reactors; fuel elements… | 10.5% | $4.22B |
| 8427 | Fork-lift and other works truck… | 9.1% | $30.10B |
| 8473 | Machinery; parts and accessorie… | 7.2% | $175.11B |
| 8471 | Automatic data processing machi… | 6.9% | $511.80B |
| 8433 | Harvesting and threshing machin… | 4.7% | $25.22B |
| 8415 | Air conditioning machines; comp… | 4.5% | $59.07B |
| 8418 | Refrigerators, freezers and oth… | 4.4% | $57.20B |
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Top exporters
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| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $93.70B | 3.7% |
| China (CHN) | USA (USA) | $92.53B | 3.6% |
| China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | China (CHN) | $57.68B | 2.3% |
| USA (USA) | Mexico (MEX) | $52.28B | 2.0% |
| USA (USA) | Canada (CAN) | $51.27B | 2.0% |
| China (CHN) | China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | $39.12B | 1.5% |
| Germany (DEU) | USA (USA) | $33.17B | 1.3% |
| Japan (JPN) | USA (USA) | $31.97B | 1.3% |
| Canada (CAN) | USA (USA) | $31.17B | 1.2% |
| Japan (JPN) | China (CHN) | $30.51B | 1.2% |
| China (CHN) | Russian Federation (RUS) | $27.29B | 1.1% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | USA (USA) | $26.68B | 1.0% |
| China (CHN) | Japan (JPN) | $25.62B | 1.0% |
| China (CHN) | India (IND) | $24.26B | 1.0% |
| China (CHN) | Germany (DEU) | $20.55B | 0.8% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $2.55T • Imports total: $2.64T
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