Fire extinguishers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fire extinguishers was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 589.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $1.91B | 589.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.81B | 566.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.67B | 553.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.50B | 594.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.32B | 490.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.48B | 526.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.47B | 552.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.32B | 479.9K t |
Top fire extinguishers exporting countries
Exports are led by China (25%), the United States (17%) and Mexico (10%). 166 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $484.0M | 25% |
| United States | $322.9M | 17% |
| Mexico | $182.6M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $103.8M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $95.7M | 5% |
| Sweden | $83.4M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $76.3M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $74.8M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $66.9M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $43.4M | 2.3% |
| France | $36.9M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $32.4M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), Germany (6%) and the United Kingdom (6%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $231.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $123.5M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $118.8M | 6.2% |
| France | $86.5M | 4.5% |
| China | $76.2M | 4% |
| Spain | $66.9M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $63.8M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $56.2M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $54.3M | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $50.8M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $47.6M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44.1M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $24.47 per kg and Mexico $1.28 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 8424.10: Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged. HS 8424 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fire extinguishers?
China exported $484.0 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by the United States (17%) and Mexico (10%). In all, 166 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fire extinguishers?
The United States imported $231.6 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fire extinguishers?
It was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 589.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 166 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of fire extinguishers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $24.47 per kg and Mexico $1.28 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 fire extinguishers?
The HS code for fire extinguishers is subheading 8424.10, 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 8424 page.
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