Product intelligence · HS 842490 · 2024 data

Mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated

Global exports of mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated totalled $6,600,443,495 in 2024, a +4.1% change from the previous year. Traded by 183 countries across 7,259 bilateral corridors, with demand from 199 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$6.6B

+4.1% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

+1.9%

5Y: +5.1%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.083

Volatility

Low

Score 2/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $6,600,443,495 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +1.9% (five-year: +5.1%). The all-time peak of $6,600,443,495 was recorded in 2024.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 86% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is steady (-0.8% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated as "Two-way vertical trade" in the low price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.083). The three largest exporters — China ($1.1B), United States ($946.8M), and Germany ($900.1M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +1.2% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.050). The three largest import markets are United States ($1.1B), Germany ($460.3M), and France ($296.5M). The largest importing market sources from 79 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -8.42. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is China → United States at $302.8M, representing 26.7% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated is 2 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, modest but steady demand provides a reasonable entry window. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $6,600,443,495 in 2024.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$4,661,855,976-7.7%
2016$4,776,182,696+2.5%
2017$4,998,960,247+4.7%
2018$5,334,457,463+6.7%
2019$5,149,198,339-3.5%
2020$5,263,404,537+2.2%
2021$6,244,110,739+18.6%
2022$6,393,458,178+2.4%
2023$6,343,214,420-0.8%
2024$6,600,443,495+4.1%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1ChinaUnited States$302.8M-3.6%
2United StatesCanada$178.8M+1.4%
3MexicoUnited States$151.0M+11.4%
4United StatesMexico$114.2M+6.7%
5GermanyFrance$107.5M+7.7%
6GermanyUnited States$97.9M+2.7%
7CanadaUnited States$87.5M+4.2%
8GermanyChina$67.2M-4.0%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.