Electric irons imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric irons by the United States reached $189.1 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. The value was almost unchanged 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 | $189.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $186.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $194.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $170.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $147.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $197.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $209.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $197.2M | 13.2K t |
Where the United States imports electric irons from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $176.0M | 93% |
| France | $8.3M | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $338K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $296K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $126K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $65K | 0% |
| Italy | $55K | 0% |
| Japan | $55K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.15 per kg, 55% above the world average of $11.69. 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.
Electric irons exports from the United States
The United States exported $9.1 million of electric irons in 2024 (785 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mexico (28%), Canada (11%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.6M | 29% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 12% |
| China | $885K | 9.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $456K | 5% |
| Guatemala | $325K | 3.6% |
| Barbados | $300K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $300K | 3.3% |
| Jamaica | $278K | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $268K | 3% |
| Costa Rica | $227K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States electric irons imports (HS 8516.40): 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 8516.40: Smoothing irons: electric.
Common questions
What is the value of electric irons imported by the United States?
The United States imported electric irons worth $189.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 213 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric irons to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($176.0 million), followed by France (4%) and Hungary (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric irons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.15 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $11.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric irons to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $197.2 million in 2017 to $189.1 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $209.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $186.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export electric irons?
Yes. The United States exported $9.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $180.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric irons?
The HS code for electric irons is subheading 8516.40. 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.
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