Industrial specialty vacuums trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in industrial specialty vacuums was worth $2.04 billion in 2024, about 186.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $2.04B | 186.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.79B | 155.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.88B | 168.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.04B | 196.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.66B | 166.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.66B | 166.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.80B | 169.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.63B | 172.0K t |
Top industrial specialty vacuums exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 41% of world exports, followed by Germany and Mexico. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 144 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $827.5M | 41% |
| Germany | $247.9M | 12% |
| Mexico | $128.1M | 6.3% |
| Romania | $104.9M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $89.0M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $81.3M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $66.9M | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $45.9M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $42.2M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $41.1M | 2% |
| Poland | $38.2M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $34.4M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Russia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 217 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $313.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $195.8M | 9.6% |
| Russia | $107.1M | 5.3% |
| France | $105.7M | 5.2% |
| Australia | $70.4M | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64.6M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $57.7M | 2.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $54.5M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43.8M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $42.8M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $42.3M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $40.3M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $21.24 per kg and China $8.22 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 8508.19: Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1. HS 8508 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most industrial specialty vacuums?
China exported $827.5 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Mexico (6%). In all, 144 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most industrial specialty vacuums?
The United States imported $313.4 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Russia (5%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in industrial specialty vacuums?
It was worth $2.04 billion in 2024, about 186.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.04 billion. 144 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of industrial specialty vacuums per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $21.24 per kg and China $8.22 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 industrial specialty vacuums?
The HS code for industrial specialty vacuums is subheading 8508.19, 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 8508 page.
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