U.S.: Market for Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Automatic) 2025

Market Size for Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Automatic) in the U.S.

The U.S. industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +17.4% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Automatic)

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) increased by 3.5% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units), Colombia (X units) and Canada (X units) were the main destinations of industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) exports from the United States, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Argentina, Germany, Honduras, El Salvador, Peru, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) exports from the United States, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico totaled -2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+5.4% per year) and Canada (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Automatic)

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X units of industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) were imported into the United States; waning by -27.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -34.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), Japan (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main suppliers of industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) imports to the United States, together comprising 77% of total imports. China, Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) suppliers to the United States, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +30.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 103% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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