Industrial brush imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported industrial brush worth $141.3 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. That is 5% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $134.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $127.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $128.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $112.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $112.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $96.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $93.8M | 5.4K t |
Where the United States imports industrial brush from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Germany (15%), Mexico (11%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.1M | 31% |
| Germany | $21.3M | 15% |
| Mexico | $15.0M | 11% |
| Canada | $12.0M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $7.3M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $5.8M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $5.6M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.00 per kg, 52% above the world average of $13.80. 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.
Industrial brush exports from the United States
The United States exported $116.0 million of industrial brush in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 152 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (25%), Mexico (15%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $29.3M | 25% |
| Mexico | $17.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $11.5M | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $8.9M | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $8.8M | 7.6% |
| Singapore | $5.1M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 3.5% |
| China | $3.9M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 2% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States industrial brush imports (HS 9603.50): 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 9603.50: Brushes: constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial brush imported by the United States?
The United States imported industrial brush worth $141.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial brush to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($44.1 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial brush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.00 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $13.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial brush to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.8 million in 2017 to $141.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $118.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export industrial brush?
Yes. The United States exported $116.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial brush?
The HS code for industrial brush is subheading 9603.50. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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