Electric hand dryers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electric hand dryers was worth $143.7 million in 2024, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $141.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $119.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $114.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $118.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $135.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $130.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $125.3M | 5.8K t |
Top electric hand dryers exporting countries
Exports are led by China (51%), Taiwan (8%) and Spain (7%). 99 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.2M | 51% |
| Taiwan | $11.4M | 8% |
| Spain | $10.3M | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $9.4M | 6.5% |
| United States | $8.7M | 6% |
| France | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 1.5% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United Kingdom is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Russia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 190 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $18.2M | 13% |
| United States | $13.3M | 9.2% |
| Russia | $7.4M | 5.1% |
| France | $7.1M | 5% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $5.7M | 4% |
| Canada | $4.9M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $4.5M | 3.2% |
| India | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $3.4M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $34.03 per kg and China $14.13 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8516.33: Hand-drying apparatus: electro-thermic. HS 8516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electric hand dryers?
China exported $73.2 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (8%) and Spain (7%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electric hand dryers?
The United Kingdom imported $18.2 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and Russia (5%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in electric hand dryers?
It was worth $143.7 million in 2024, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 99 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of electric hand dryers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $34.03 per kg and China $14.13 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for electric hand dryers?
The HS code for electric hand dryers is subheading 8516.33, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8516 page.
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