HS Code:
Fully automatic machines, classified under HS Code 8479.89 (a broad category for machinery with specific functions not elsewhere specified), encompass a wide range of equipment designed for industrial and commercial applications. These machines perform tasks with minimal human intervention, including assembly, packaging, processing, and other specialized functions. They are integral to industries such as manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, driving efficiency and productivity through automation.
Total Trade Volume
USD 25.6 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 5.2 billion
20.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 4.8 billion
18.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 3.9 billion
15.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.7 billion
10.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.8 billion
7.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing economies to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-Japan EPA or USMCA)
Rising adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies
Increased demand for smart, IoT-enabled fully automatic machines to enhance production efficiency and data integration in manufacturing hubs like Germany and Japan.
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable manufacturing
Growing preference for energy-efficient automatic machines, influencing design and innovation, particularly in the EU market.
2022
Supply chain diversification
Manufacturers are diversifying supply chains post-COVID-19, leading to increased trade flows from emerging markets like Vietnam and India.
2020-2022
The EU introduced Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery, replacing the Machinery Directive, imposing stricter safety and cybersecurity requirements for fully automatic machines.
June 2023
Exporters to the EU must adapt to new compliance standards, potentially increasing production costs but ensuring higher safety and market trust.
Ongoing trade disputes have led to additional tariffs on Chinese-made automatic machinery entering the US, prompting a shift in sourcing to other Asian countries.
March 2023
Redistribution of trade flows, with countries like South Korea and Taiwan gaining market share in the US.
Japan announced a ¥2 trillion investment in automation technologies to counter labor shortages, boosting domestic production of fully automatic machines.
September 2022
Strengthens Japan’s position as a leading exporter while driving innovation in robotics and automation.