Central air conditioning units imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported central air conditioning units worth $2.55 billion (147.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 215 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 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 | $2.55B | 147.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.45B | 123.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.24B | 136.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.91B | 121.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.52B | 99.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.66B | 103.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.73B | 92.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.50B | 83.3K t |
Where the United States imports central air conditioning units from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.38B | 54% |
| Canada | $490.3M | 19% |
| China | $198.2M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $147.6M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $58.3M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $48.5M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $38.1M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $35.0M | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23.2M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $22.8M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.31 per kg, close to the world average of $15.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Central air conditioning units exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported central air conditioning units worth $856.6 million (37.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (47%), Mexico (19%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $402.7M | 47% |
| Mexico | $160.6M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $79.6M | 9.3% |
| Japan | $27.9M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $24.0M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $11.9M | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $11.7M | 1.4% |
| India | $10.4M | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $9.3M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $8.7M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States central air conditioning units imports (HS 8415.82): 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 8415.82: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of central air conditioning units imported by the United States?
The United States imported central air conditioning units worth $2.55 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 147.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 38% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply central air conditioning units to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.38 billion), followed by Canada (19%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of central air conditioning units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.31 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $15.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of central air conditioning units to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.50 billion in 2017 to $2.55 billion in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.95 billion a year.
Does the United States also export central air conditioning units?
Yes. The United States exported $856.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.70 billion a year.
What is the HS code for central air conditioning units?
The HS code for central air conditioning units is subheading 8415.82. 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 8415 page.
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