Water turbine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in water turbine was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 58.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 18% 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 | $1.09B | 58.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.05B | 57.4K t |
| 2022 | $956.4M | 81.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.14B | 91.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.07B | 63.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.14B | 78.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.24B | 82.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.34B | 81.2K t |
Top water turbine exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Germany (13%) and Italy (8%). 120 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $324.3M | 30% |
| Germany | $144.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $85.9M | 7.9% |
| Austria | $73.7M | 6.8% |
| India | $68.8M | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $62.3M | 5.7% |
| Slovenia | $35.7M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $29.9M | 2.7% |
| France | $28.6M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $28.5M | 2.6% |
| United States | $28.2M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $20.3M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (8%), the United States (6%) and Austria (5%). 186 countries imported it, and the top three take 19% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $87.4M | 8% |
| United States | $64.8M | 5.9% |
| Austria | $54.8M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $47.8M | 4.4% |
| Nepal | $46.2M | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $44.5M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $40.4M | 3.7% |
| Ethiopia | $35.7M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $35.1M | 3.2% |
| Ukraine | $34.0M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $33.8M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $30.3M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $39.84 per kg and India $9.32 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 8410: Turbines; hydraulic water wheels and regulators therefor. HS 8410 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most water turbine?
China exported $324.3 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Italy (8%). In all, 120 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most water turbine?
Mexico imported $87.4 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and Austria (5%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in water turbine?
It was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 58.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.34 billion. 120 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of water turbine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $39.84 per kg and India $9.32 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 water turbine?
The HS code for water turbine is heading 8410, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8410 page.
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