Household vacuum cleaners imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.78 billion of household vacuum cleaners in 2024 (136.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $2.78B | 136.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.75B | 129.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.11B | 170.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.23B | 169.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.79B | 159.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.04B | 137.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.62B | 188.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.24B | 186.6K t |
Where the United States imports household vacuum cleaners from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (35%), China (30%), Malaysia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $983.5M | 35% |
| China | $824.5M | 30% |
| Malaysia | $399.3M | 14% |
| Mexico | $262.5M | 9.4% |
| Philippines | $102.7M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $86.3M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $62.9M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $27.3M | 1% |
| Canada | $10.4M | 0.4% |
| Romania | $5.2M | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.46 per kg, close to the world average of $19.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household vacuum cleaners exports from the United States
The United States exported $147.2 million of household vacuum cleaners in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $73.8M | 50% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 11% |
| Canada | $9.7M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $6.0M | 4.1% |
| Israel | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $2.4M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $2.1M | 1.4% |
| France | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Slovakia | $1.8M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States household vacuum cleaners imports (HS 8508.11): 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 8508.11: Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L.
Common questions
What is the value of household vacuum cleaners imported by the United States?
The United States imported household vacuum cleaners worth $2.78 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply household vacuum cleaners to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($983.5 million), followed by China (30%) and Malaysia (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of household vacuum cleaners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $19.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of household vacuum cleaners to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.24 billion in 2017 to $2.78 billion in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $3.23 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.70 billion a year.
Does the United States also export household vacuum cleaners?
Yes. The United States exported $147.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Germany and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.64 billion a year.
What is the HS code for household vacuum cleaners?
The HS code for household vacuum cleaners is subheading 8508.11. 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 8508 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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