Non-electric water heaters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in non-electric water heaters was worth $2.22 billion in 2024, about 308.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and down 19% 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 | $2.22B | 308.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.76B | 421.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.66B | 421.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.32B | 384.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.91B | 357.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.87B | 344.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.91B | 351.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.73B | 316.9K t |
Top non-electric water heaters exporting countries
Mexico is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 129 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $541.0M | 24% |
| China | $229.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $210.2M | 9.5% |
| United States | $195.5M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $134.8M | 6.1% |
| Austria | $109.5M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $102.4M | 4.6% |
| France | $101.1M | 4.5% |
| Greece | $79.6M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $52.2M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $49.1M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $46.1M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 25% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 206 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $562.1M | 25% |
| Germany | $301.7M | 14% |
| Canada | $220.0M | 9.9% |
| Switzerland | $97.8M | 4.4% |
| Austria | $77.4M | 3.5% |
| France | $67.4M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $64.5M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $64.2M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $62.2M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $45.5M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $40.0M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $35.5M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $8.31 per kg and China $5.04 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 8419.19: Heaters: instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters. HS 8419 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most non-electric water heaters?
Mexico exported $541.0 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and Germany (9%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most non-electric water heaters?
The United States imported $562.1 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Germany (14%) and Canada (10%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in non-electric water heaters?
It was worth $2.22 billion in 2024, about 308.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $2.76 billion. 129 countries reported exports and 206 reported imports.
What is the average price of non-electric water heaters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $8.31 per kg and China $5.04 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 non-electric water heaters?
The HS code for non-electric water heaters is subheading 8419.19, 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 8419 page.
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