Electric hand dryers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $13.3 million of electric hand dryers in 2024 (673 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 190 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 27% on 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 | $13.3M | 673 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 513 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 521 t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 460 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 545 t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 562 t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 590 t |
Where the United States imports electric hand dryers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 50% |
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 15% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $294K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $294K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $138K | 1% |
| India | $98K | 0.7% |
| France | $57K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $55K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.70 per kg, close to the world average of $18.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric hand dryers exports from the United States
The United States exported $8.7 million of electric hand dryers in 2024 (362 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. Most of it went to Canada (33%), Mexico (22%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.8M | 33% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 16% |
| Australia | $608K | 7% |
| Costa Rica | $274K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $156K | 1.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $140K | 1.6% |
| Guatemala | $136K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $110K | 1.3% |
| Jamaica | $95K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States electric hand dryers imports (HS 8516.33): 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 8516.33: Hand-drying apparatus: electro-thermic.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand dryers imported by the United States?
The United States imported electric hand dryers worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 673 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand dryers to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Malaysia (15%) and Taiwan (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand dryers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.70 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $18.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hand dryers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export electric hand dryers?
Yes. The United States exported $8.7 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 $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand dryers?
The HS code for electric hand dryers is subheading 8516.33. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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