Liquid filtration machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in liquid filtration machinery was worth $12.65 billion in 2024, about 512.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $12.65B | 512.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.52B | 342.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.73B | 529.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.67B | 408.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.86B | 421.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.59B | 313.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.27B | 298.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.34B | 289.7K t |
Top liquid filtration machinery exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 49% between them, out of 196 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.61B | 21% |
| Germany | $2.33B | 19% |
| China | $1.23B | 9.7% |
| France | $975.0M | 7.7% |
| Japan | $973.0M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $512.5M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $512.3M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $503.5M | 4% |
| Belgium | $347.8M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $277.1M | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $236.6M | 1.9% |
| India | $218.7M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.58B | 13% |
| China | $895.5M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $803.1M | 6.4% |
| France | $712.6M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $685.5M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $448.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $351.5M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $325.0M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $316.4M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $309.6M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $308.6M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $302.1M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $24.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $54.69 per kg and China $7.89 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2. HS 8421 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most liquid filtration machinery?
The United States exported $2.61 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and China (10%). In all, 196 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most liquid filtration machinery?
The United States imported $1.58 billion in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of China (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in liquid filtration machinery?
It was worth $12.65 billion in 2024, about 512.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $12.73 billion. 196 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $24.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $54.69 per kg and China $7.89 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29, 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 8421 page.
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