Evaporative air coolers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in evaporative air coolers was worth $842.2 million in 2024, about 119.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017, and up 43% 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 | $842.2M | 119.4K t |
| 2023 | $590.4M | 74.7K t |
| 2022 | $700.1M | 114.5K t |
| 2021 | $674.8M | 120.0K t |
| 2020 | $632.6M | 124.0K t |
| 2019 | $601.5M | 121.4K t |
| 2018 | $617.4M | 96.2K t |
| 2017 | $580.7M | 84.2K t |
Top evaporative air coolers exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 69% of world exports, followed by the United States and Italy. The top three supply 78% between them, out of 122 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $577.4M | 69% |
| United States | $49.0M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $34.1M | 4.1% |
| India | $23.8M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $23.3M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $15.7M | 1.9% |
| Australia | $14.9M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $12.8M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $8.9M | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $8.6M | 1% |
| France | $6.3M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Iraq is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Russia and Brazil. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 205 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $90.8M | 11% |
| Russia | $77.3M | 9.2% |
| Brazil | $63.7M | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $57.4M | 6.8% |
| United States | $47.2M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $38.0M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $27.6M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $26.3M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.7M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $20.7M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18.6M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $17.1M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $31.43 per kg and China $5.86 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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The shipment records behind Evaporative air coolers (HS 8479.60) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8479.60: Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers. HS 8479 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most evaporative air coolers?
China exported $577.4 million in 2024, 69% of the world total, followed by the United States (6%) and Italy (4%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most evaporative air coolers?
Iraq imported $90.8 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Russia (9%) and Brazil (8%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in evaporative air coolers?
It was worth $842.2 million in 2024, about 119.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 122 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of evaporative air coolers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $31.43 per kg and China $5.86 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for evaporative air coolers?
The HS code for evaporative air coolers is subheading 8479.60, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8479 page.
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