Electric space heating systems imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric space heating systems by the United States reached $847.9 million in 2024 (58.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 209 countries for imports of this product. 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 | $847.9M | 58.2K t |
| 2023 | $839.2M | 68.7K t |
| 2022 | $864.2M | 86.2K t |
| 2021 | $852.3M | 76.8K t |
| 2020 | $680.3M | 64.0K t |
| 2019 | $712.2M | 72.1K t |
| 2018 | $776.3M | 65.8K t |
| 2017 | $601.5M | 63.1K t |
Where the United States imports electric space heating systems from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $501.1M | 59% |
| Canada | $110.0M | 13% |
| Mexico | $52.8M | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $39.7M | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $33.4M | 3.9% |
| Finland | $19.9M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $15.4M | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $14.8M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $12.6M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $6.9M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.58 per kg, 51% above the world average of $9.67. 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 space heating systems exports from the United States
Exports of electric space heating systems by the United States reached $76.5 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (47%), United Arab Emirates (6%), Mexico (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $35.9M | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 3.5% |
| France | $2.3M | 3% |
| China | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States electric space heating systems imports (HS 8516.29): 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 8516.29: Heating apparatus: electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators).
Common questions
What is the value of electric space heating systems imported by the United States?
The United States imported electric space heating systems worth $847.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 209 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric space heating systems to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($501.1 million), followed by Canada (13%) and Mexico (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric space heating systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.58 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $9.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric space heating systems to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $601.5 million in 2017 to $847.9 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $864.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $771.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export electric space heating systems?
Yes. The United States exported $76.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $771.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric space heating systems?
The HS code for electric space heating systems is subheading 8516.29. 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?
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