Agricultural ploughs exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of agricultural ploughs by the United States reached $27.5 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 101 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $29.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.9M | 3.4K t |
Where the United States exports agricultural ploughs to
Canada alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.3M | 67% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 7.8% |
| Ukraine | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $692K | 2.5% |
| China | $407K | 1.5% |
| Finland | $315K | 1.2% |
| Nicaragua | $263K | 1% |
| Denmark | $161K | 0.6% |
| Argentina | $155K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.59 per kg, 45% above the world average of $7.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Agricultural ploughs imports to the United States
Imports of agricultural ploughs by the United States reached $10.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 185 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Canada (25%), South Africa (11%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.7M | 25% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 11% |
| China | $971K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $844K | 7.9% |
| France | $842K | 7.9% |
| Italy | $717K | 6.7% |
| India | $698K | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $616K | 5.8% |
| Australia | $528K | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $445K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States agricultural ploughs exports (HS 8432.10): 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 8432.10: Ploughs: for soil preparation.
Common questions
What is the value of agricultural ploughs exported by the United States?
The United States exported agricultural ploughs worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 101 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy agricultural ploughs from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Mexico (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average export price of agricultural ploughs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.59 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $7.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of agricultural ploughs from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.9 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import agricultural ploughs?
Yes. The United States imported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, South Africa and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for agricultural ploughs?
The HS code for agricultural ploughs is subheading 8432.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8432 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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