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U.S. Scale And Balance Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Scale And Balance Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Apr 9, 2024

Import of Scales and Balances in the United States Decreases to $942M in 2023

U.S. Scale And Balance Imports

In 2023, approx. 84K tons of scales and balances were imported into the United States; growing by 27% against 2022 figures. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +94.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, scale and balance imports dropped modestly to $942M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $976M in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.U.S. Scale And Balance Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Scale And Balance in U.S. (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China276288338340322325269290371331330
Germany80.983.387.782.391.211087.796.4128141121
Mexico93.789.799.689.584.794.686.576.083.8102117
Japan11912512313212713113212213414297.2
Switzerland41.048.343.638.937.143.048.461.184.283.987.2
South Korea38.417.314.914.414.715.111.711.814.520.936.0
Canada25.022.122.226.222.922.522.218.322.326.427.1
Italy10.612.411.19.610.512.512.912.612.512.115.5
Others89.879.781.177.889.810390.488.1104118110
Total774766821811799856761776954976942

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (74K tons) constituted the largest supplier of scale and balance to the United States, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea (2.4K tons), with a 2.9% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (1.9K tons), with a 2.3% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+15.4% per year) and Mexico (-4.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($330M) constituted the largest supplier of scales and balances to the United States, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($121M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 12% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.1% per year) and Mexico (+2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the scale and balance price stood at $11,218 per ton (CIF, US), waning by -24.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 5.5%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $19,419 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($152,034 per ton), while the price for China ($4,480 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the scale and balance market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • NAICS 333997 - Scale and balance manufacturing

Companies mentioned:

  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
  • Rice Lake Weighing Systems
  • Avery Weigh-Tronix
  • Digi-Star
  • Mettler-Toledo
  • Fairbanks Scales
  • Merrick Industries
  • Gps Insight
  • Intercomp Co.
  • Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company
  • Parr Instrument Company
  • Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics
  • Measurement Systems International
  • Hyer Industries
  • General Electrodynamics Corp
  • Belt-Way Scales
  • Pennsylvania Scale Company
  • Vishay Blh
  • The A H Emery Company
  • E. Rowe Foundry & Machine Company
  • Zurex Corporation
  • Precision Analysis
  • Mettler-Toledo
  • Thermo Ramsey
  • Cat Scale Company
  • Ets-Lindgren
  • Winslow Scale Company
  • Unibridge Systems
  • Fancor
  • Tannehill International Industries
  • Digi-Star Holdings

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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