Water filtration equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in water filtration equipment was worth $12.37 billion in 2024, about 671.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $12.37B | 671.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.86B | 622.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.46B | 637.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.90B | 618.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.84B | 568.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.51B | 560.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.73B | 494.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.82B | 486.1K t |
Top water filtration equipment exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 185 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.38B | 19% |
| Germany | $1.30B | 11% |
| United States | $1.20B | 9.7% |
| South Korea | $804.6M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $766.5M | 6.2% |
| Canada | $521.5M | 4.2% |
| France | $406.7M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $363.4M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $345.2M | 2.8% |
| India | $323.8M | 2.6% |
| Israel | $289.4M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $280.0M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (17%), Germany (4%) and France (4%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.11B | 17% |
| Germany | $554.6M | 4.5% |
| France | $434.5M | 3.5% |
| China | $432.0M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $379.1M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $378.1M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $336.4M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $314.3M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $297.0M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $288.5M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $260.1M | 2.1% |
| Chile | $259.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $31.68 per kg and China $11.79 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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The shipment records behind Water filtration equipment (HS 8421.21) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water. HS 8421 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most water filtration equipment?
China exported $2.38 billion in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and the United States (10%). In all, 185 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most water filtration equipment?
The United States imported $2.11 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (4%) and France (4%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in water filtration equipment?
It was worth $12.37 billion in 2024, about 671.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 185 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $31.68 per kg and China $11.79 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 water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21, 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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