Snow ploughs and blowers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in snow ploughs and blowers was worth $832.6 million in 2024, about 94.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 70% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $832.6M | 94.5K t |
| 2023 | $919.1M | 97.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.03B | 107.1K t |
| 2021 | $816.1M | 85.2K t |
| 2020 | $669.8M | 75.4K t |
| 2019 | $685.1M | 79.4K t |
| 2018 | $576.3M | 65.7K t |
| 2017 | $489.5M | 61.9K t |
Top snow ploughs and blowers exporting countries
Exports are led by China (37%), the United States (16%) and Canada (12%). 64 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 65%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $308.6M | 37% |
| United States | $129.1M | 16% |
| Canada | $102.7M | 12% |
| Mexico | $52.4M | 6.3% |
| Vietnam | $39.8M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $30.7M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $26.8M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $23.9M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $13.9M | 1.7% |
| Austria | $13.8M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $12.1M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $11.4M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 32% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Russia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 67% across 115 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $265.0M | 32% |
| Canada | $166.3M | 20% |
| Russia | $125.1M | 15% |
| Norway | $57.6M | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $31.3M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $29.6M | 3.6% |
| Finland | $19.4M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $17.0M | 2% |
| Austria | $14.6M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $10.4M | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $9.8M | 1.2% |
| France | $9.0M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $14.56 per kg and China $5.87 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 8430.20: Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers. HS 8430 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most snow ploughs and blowers?
China exported $308.6 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by the United States (16%) and Canada (12%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most snow ploughs and blowers?
The United States imported $265.0 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of Canada (20%) and Russia (15%). The top three importers together take 67%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in snow ploughs and blowers?
It was worth $832.6 million in 2024, about 94.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 70% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.03 billion. 64 countries reported exports and 115 reported imports.
What is the average price of snow ploughs and blowers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $14.56 per kg and China $5.87 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 snow ploughs and blowers?
The HS code for snow ploughs and blowers is subheading 8430.20, 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 8430 page.
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