Electric water heaters imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $929.1 million of electric water heaters in 2024 (100.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $929.1M | 100.2K t |
| 2023 | $773.5M | 76.1K t |
| 2022 | $778.0M | 80.7K t |
| 2021 | $695.0M | 80.8K t |
| 2020 | $615.0M | 84.2K t |
| 2019 | $601.3M | 85.2K t |
| 2018 | $596.3M | 79.9K t |
| 2017 | $525.7M | 78.5K t |
Where the United States imports electric water heaters from
Mexico alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $601.7M | 65% |
| China | $189.0M | 20% |
| Canada | $41.0M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $36.8M | 4% |
| South Korea | $7.7M | 0.8% |
| France | $7.4M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $6.5M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 0.5% |
| Australia | $4.1M | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $3.7M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.27 per kg, 21% above the world average of $7.63. 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 water heaters exports from the United States
Exports of electric water heaters by the United States reached $293.9 million in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (34%), Mexico (16%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $99.7M | 34% |
| Mexico | $45.7M | 16% |
| China | $27.2M | 9.3% |
| Singapore | $11.5M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $10.5M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.7M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $4.9M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States electric water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by the United States?
The United States imported electric water heaters worth $929.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($601.7 million), followed by China (20%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.27 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $7.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric water heaters to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $525.7 million in 2017 to $929.1 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $689.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export electric water heaters?
Yes. The United States exported $293.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $635.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. 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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