Tumble dryers (large capacity) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tumble dryers (large capacity) was worth $2.00 billion in 2024, about 177.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $2.00B | 177.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.34B | 207.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.42B | 220.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.69B | 264.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.26B | 240.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.02B | 200.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.93B | 174.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.97B | 202.8K t |
Top tumble dryers (large capacity) exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Mexico and the United States. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 113 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $649.5M | 33% |
| Mexico | $640.7M | 32% |
| United States | $156.7M | 7.8% |
| China | $144.5M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $115.7M | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $72.2M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $43.8M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $36.5M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $35.9M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $22.3M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $19.6M | 1% |
| Poland | $7.4M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 58% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Mexico. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 72% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.15B | 58% |
| Canada | $225.1M | 11% |
| Mexico | $52.2M | 2.6% |
| France | $29.5M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $23.4M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $21.2M | 1.1% |
| Italy | $21.1M | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $19.6M | 1% |
| Vietnam | $18.8M | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $17.8M | 0.9% |
| Bangladesh | $17.1M | 0.9% |
| Australia | $16.1M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $17.58 per kg and Turkey $7.42 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 8451.29: Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg. HS 8451 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tumble dryers (large capacity)?
South Korea exported $649.5 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Mexico (32%) and the United States (8%). In all, 113 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tumble dryers (large capacity)?
The United States imported $1.15 billion in 2024, 58% of world imports, ahead of Canada (11%) and Mexico (3%). The top three importers together take 72%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tumble dryers (large capacity)?
It was worth $2.00 billion in 2024, about 177.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.69 billion. 113 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of tumble dryers (large capacity) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $17.58 per kg and Turkey $7.42 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 tumble dryers (large capacity)?
The HS code for tumble dryers (large capacity) is subheading 8451.29, 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 8451 page.
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