High power three-phase motors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.73 billion of high power three-phase motors in 2024 (110.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 195 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $1.73B | 110.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.35B | 100.5K t |
| 2022 | $871.8M | 76.0K t |
| 2021 | $640.4M | 59.6K t |
| 2020 | $607.2M | 218.6K t |
| 2019 | $647.1M | 64.5K t |
| 2018 | $553.9M | 59.4K t |
| 2017 | $526.9M | 54.7K t |
Where the United States imports high power three-phase motors from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (43%), Germany (9%), Brazil (7%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $741.5M | 43% |
| Germany | $158.6M | 9.2% |
| Brazil | $125.3M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $122.4M | 7.1% |
| China | $120.9M | 7% |
| Sweden | $95.2M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $65.9M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $59.1M | 3.4% |
| Finland | $45.3M | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $33.3M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.69 per kg, close to the world average of $13.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High power three-phase motors exports from the United States
Exports of high power three-phase motors by the United States reached $769.9 million in 2024 (41.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 140 countries. Most of it went to Canada (24%), Mexico (17%), Turkey (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $185.6M | 24% |
| Mexico | $134.6M | 18% |
| Turkey | $71.9M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $59.0M | 7.7% |
| China | $48.9M | 6.4% |
| Chile | $36.7M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $19.7M | 2.6% |
| France | $18.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13.1M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $12.5M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by the United States?
The United States imported high power three-phase motors worth $1.73 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 195 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($741.5 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.69 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $13.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high power three-phase motors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $526.9 million in 2017 to $1.73 billion in 2024, an increase of 228%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $865.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export high power three-phase motors?
Yes. The United States exported $769.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $958.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. 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 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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