Industrial machinery manufacturers and suppliers
Verified US ocean import records
6,979 industrial machinery manufacturers on US ocean import records, across 98 countries, with 18,402 shipments between them. Find an industrial machinery supplier by what it actually shipped.
Latest shipment: Aug 28, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodology — latest shipment shown
This page shows where the 6,979 industrial machinery manufacturers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.
Key facts
As of the Sep 10, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.
What the data shows
- 6,979 industrial machinery manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 18,402 US ocean import shipments between them.
- China and Germany account for the two largest groups: 2,010 (29%) and 850 (12%) of 6,979 suppliers across 98 countries.
- The largest sub-industry by supplier count is industrial valves (406 suppliers, 6%); 49 sub-industries are classified in total.
- The most active supplier in the analysed window, Kubota Corp, shipped 347 times to 10 US buyers.
- The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 28, 2026.
Suppliers by country
What the data shows: China and Germany account for the two largest groups: 2,010 (29%) and 850 (12%) of 6,979 suppliers across 98 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.
Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 98 countries.
Suppliers by product and sub-industry
What the data shows: industrial valves and process plant machinery account for the two largest groups: 406 (6%) and 308 (4%) of 6,979 suppliers across 49 sub-industries.
As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 49.
Most active industrial machinery suppliers by US ocean shipments
The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.
| Supplier | Shipments | Buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Kubota CorpJapan | 347 | 10 |
| August Amber Hk LimitedChina | 239 | 236 |
| Atlas Copco Airpower N VBelgium | 148 | 9 |
| Caterpillar SarlItaly | 98 | 2 |
| Ntn CorpJapan | 94 | 13 |
| Nsk LtdJapan | 79 | 10 |
| Mitsubishi Electric CorpJapan | 76 | 9 |
| Tuozhu Technology LimitedChina | 70 | 1 |
| Wuxi Charter Machinery ManufactureChina | 64 | 4 |
| Jtekt CorpJapan | 61 | 4 |
| Star But Thailand Co LtdThailand | 59 | 5 |
| Cummins LtdUnited Kingdom | 56 | 4 |
| Nmb Minebea Thai LtdThailand | 56 | 7 |
| Caterpillar Brasil LtdaBrazil | 55 | 7 |
| Yanmar Power Technology Co LtdJapan | 54 | 4 |
| Carl Zeiss Jena GmbhGermany | 53 | 1 |
| Emerson Process Mgmt Valve AutomatiMalaysia | 53 | 8 |
| Timken India LimitedIndia | 52 | 5 |
| Flender GmbhBelgium | 50 | 10 |
| Schindler China Elevator Co LtdChina | 50 | 1 |
US distributors and importers in this industry
US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import industrial machinery — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.
| Company | Shipments | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce Solutions America IncComponent & materials supplier · diesel engines and engine components | 274 | 78 |
| Test Rite Products CorpDistributor · hand tools, jacks, hardware and housewares | 193 | 36 |
| Kubota Engine America CorpComponent & materials supplier · diesel and gasoline engines | 171 | 4 |
| Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LlComponent & materials supplier · coordinate measuring machines | 156 | 20 |
| Cummins IncComponent & materials supplier · diesel engines and engine components | 135 | 41 |
| Emerson Process Management Valve AuComponent & materials supplier · valve actuators and control components | 134 | 9 |
| Hydac Technology CorpComponent & materials supplier · hydraulic filters, valves, accumulators | 115 | 27 |
| Haas Automation IncComponent & materials supplier · CNC machine tools; imports components | 104 | 61 |
| Valmet Flow Control IncComponent & materials supplier · industrial valves and valve components | 103 | 30 |
| Konecranes HqComponent & materials supplier · cranes and hoists | 95 | 31 |
| Nmb Technologies CorpComponent & materials supplier · bearings and precision motors | 90 | 7 |
| Mitsubishi Electric Trane Hvac UsDistributor · ductless HVAC systems and heat pumps | 78 | 4 |
| Robert Bosch Tool CorpManufacturer's US sales arm · power tools, saw blades, abrasives | 75 | 21 |
| Ac Compressors LlcComponent & materials supplier · screw and piston air compressors | 74 | 3 |
| John Deere Parts Distribution CenteManufacturer's US sales arm · agricultural machinery spare parts | 69 | 2 |
| Bonfiglioli Usa IncComponent & materials supplier · gearboxes, gear motors, drives | 67 | 21 |
| Wilmar LlcDistributor · hand tools, automotive specialty tools, hardware | 59 | 18 |
| Yanmar America CorpManufacturer's US sales arm · diesel engines, compact tractors and parts | 59 | 6 |
| Jcb IncManufacturer's US sales arm · construction equipment and engines | 55 | 9 |
| Jtekt Bearings North America LlcComponent & materials supplier · ball and roller bearings | 49 | 6 |
How to evaluate an industrial machinery supplier
What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.
- Machine type and application named in the descriptions — model and part terms are often filed verbatim.
- HS-code relevance (chapter 84 headings) for the equipment class, without inferring capability from the code alone.
- Evidence of replacement-parts shipments, which suggests an installed base.
- Repeat US buyers and shipment cadence across the window.
- Destination ports, for where the equipment is actually landing.
Methodology and limitations
Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How many industrial machinery manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?
6,979 industrial machinery manufacturers and exporters, across 98 countries, with 18,402 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Sep 10, 2026 data update.
Which countries have the most visible industrial machinery suppliers?
By supplier count: China (2,010), Germany (850), Italy (521). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.
What products do these suppliers ship?
The largest sub-industries by supplier count are industrial valves, process plant machinery, ball bearings. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.
How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?
A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.
Does shipment activity prove product quality?
No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.
Can I find US distributors instead of importing?
Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.