Air intake filters for engines exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of air intake filters for engines by the United States reached $683.9 million in 2024 (35.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 204 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $683.9M | 35.3K t |
| 2023 | $679.9M | 39.0K t |
| 2022 | $686.0M | 41.3K t |
| 2021 | $586.5M | 32.2K t |
| 2020 | $464.3M | 29.5K t |
| 2019 | $523.0M | 33.0K t |
| 2018 | $535.2M | 33.3K t |
| 2017 | $519.4M | 39.0K t |
Where the United States exports air intake filters for engines to
Most of it went to Canada (28%), Mexico (19%), Australia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $192.3M | 28% |
| Mexico | $127.0M | 19% |
| Australia | $32.5M | 4.8% |
| Chile | $31.9M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $25.6M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $21.6M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.9M | 2.6% |
| China | $17.2M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $16.9M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $13.9M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.39 per kg, 42% above the world average of $13.70. 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.
Air intake filters for engines imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported air intake filters for engines worth $646.7 million (35.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. The largest suppliers were Mexico (40%), China (20%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $260.5M | 40% |
| China | $129.2M | 20% |
| Germany | $51.0M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $29.1M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $23.5M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $21.3M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $17.8M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16.4M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $16.3M | 2.5% |
| India | $13.5M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States air intake filters for engines exports (HS 8421.31): 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 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of air intake filters for engines exported by the United States?
The United States exported air intake filters for engines worth $683.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy air intake filters for engines from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($192.3 million), followed by Mexico (19%) and Australia (5%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 165 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average export price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.39 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $13.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of air intake filters for engines from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $519.4 million in 2017 to $683.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $686.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $584.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import air intake filters for engines?
Yes. The United States imported $646.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, China and Germany. That compares with exports of $683.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31. 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 8421 page.
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