Fire extinguishers exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported fire extinguishers worth $322.9 million (14.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. That is 10% 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 | $322.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $293.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $264.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $187.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $172.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $214.3M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $213.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $221.6M | 11.4K t |
Where the United States exports fire extinguishers to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (16%), Canada (13%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $51.8M | 16% |
| Canada | $40.8M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.5M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $20.2M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $18.3M | 5.7% |
| France | $15.6M | 4.8% |
| China | $10.6M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $10.6M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $6.8M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.08 per kg, 581% above the world average of $3.24. 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.
Fire extinguishers imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported fire extinguishers worth $231.6 million (154.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. Mexico alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $167.0M | 72% |
| China | $15.1M | 6.5% |
| Canada | $14.3M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10.5M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $4.8M | 2.1% |
| France | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 1% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States fire extinguishers exports (HS 8424.10): 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 8424.10: Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguishers exported by the United States?
The United States exported fire extinguishers worth $322.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 166 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy fire extinguishers from the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($51.8 million), followed by Canada (13%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 168 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average export price of fire extinguishers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.08 per kg in 2024, 581% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fire extinguishers from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $221.6 million in 2017 to $322.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $236.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import fire extinguishers?
Yes. The United States imported $231.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, China and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $91.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguishers?
The HS code for fire extinguishers is subheading 8424.10. 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 8424 page.
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