Bulldozer blades imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $75.3 million of bulldozer blades in 2024 (19.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75.3M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $78.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $70.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $52.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $58.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $62.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $45.7M | 12.3K t |
Where the United States imports bulldozer blades from
Mexico alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $43.9M | 58% |
| Canada | $13.6M | 18% |
| China | $3.5M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 4% |
| Hungary | $2.9M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $645K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.86 per kg, close to the world average of $3.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulldozer blades exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported bulldozer blades worth $24.7 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (29%), Australia (13%), Indonesia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.3M | 30% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 11% |
| Chile | $2.0M | 8% |
| Mexico | $986K | 4% |
| Brazil | $976K | 4% |
| Japan | $800K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $583K | 2.4% |
| Namibia | $567K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $527K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bulldozer blades imports (HS 8431.42): 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 8431.42: Machinery parts: bulldozer or angledozer blades.
Common questions
What is the value of bulldozer blades imported by the United States?
The United States imported bulldozer blades worth $75.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 175 countries worldwide, with 31% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulldozer blades to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($43.9 million), followed by Canada (18%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulldozer blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulldozer blades to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.7 million in 2017 to $75.3 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $78.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export bulldozer blades?
Yes. The United States exported $24.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Australia and Indonesia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $50.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulldozer blades?
The HS code for bulldozer blades is subheading 8431.42. 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 8431 page.
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