Check valves exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of check valves by the United States reached $682.9 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $682.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $657.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $607.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $550.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $496.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $559.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $581.9M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $530.4M | 17.0K t |
Where the United States exports check valves to
Most of it went to Mexico (17%), Canada (15%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $114.3M | 17% |
| Canada | $101.8M | 15% |
| Germany | $50.7M | 7.4% |
| China | $44.3M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $39.3M | 5.8% |
| Singapore | $26.8M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $25.9M | 3.8% |
| France | $24.1M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.7M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $21.6M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.89 per kg, 159% above the world average of $23.86. 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.
Check valves imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported check valves worth $587.8 million (25.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Most of the value came from China (23%), Mexico (11%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $134.3M | 23% |
| Mexico | $66.3M | 11% |
| Canada | $56.3M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $43.5M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $41.8M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $33.0M | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $24.8M | 4.2% |
| India | $22.1M | 3.8% |
| France | $20.5M | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $18.9M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States check valves exports (HS 8481.30): 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 8481.30: Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of check valves exported by the United States?
The United States exported check valves worth $682.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 173 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy check valves from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($114.3 million), followed by Canada (15%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 162 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average export price of check valves per kg?
The average declared export value was about $61.89 per kg in 2024, 159% above the world average of $23.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of check valves from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $530.4 million in 2017 to $682.9 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $583.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import check valves?
Yes. The United States imported $587.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Mexico and Canada. That compares with exports of $682.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for check valves?
The HS code for check valves is subheading 8481.30. 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 8481 page.
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