Industrial steam turbines (medium power) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported industrial steam turbines (medium power) worth $27.0 million (478 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 120 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $42.3 million.
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 | $27.0M | 478 t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 738 t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 290 t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 573 t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 371 t |
| 2018 | $42.3M | 905 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 780 t |
Where the United States imports industrial steam turbines (medium power) from
Most of the value came from Japan (30%), Germany (16%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $8.1M | 30% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 16% |
| India | $4.2M | 16% |
| France | $4.0M | 15% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 8.4% |
| Israel | $1.9M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $895K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $827K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $215K | 0.8% |
| Malta | $209K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.51 per kg, 81% above the world average of $31.26. 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 steam turbines (medium power) exports from the United States
The United States exported $24.6 million of industrial steam turbines (medium power) in 2024 (407 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 53 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (21%), Singapore (14%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.2M | 21% |
| Singapore | $3.5M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 14% |
| China | $1.9M | 7.6% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $904K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $703K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $605K | 2.5% |
| Argentina | $523K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States industrial steam turbines (medium power) imports (HS 8406.82): 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 8406.82: Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, (for other than marine propulsion), of an output not exceeding 40MW.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial steam turbines (medium power) imported by the United States?
The United States imported industrial steam turbines (medium power) worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 478 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 120 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial steam turbines (medium power) to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Germany (16%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial steam turbines (medium power) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.51 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $31.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial steam turbines (medium power) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2018 at $42.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export industrial steam turbines (medium power)?
Yes. The United States exported $24.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $27.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for industrial steam turbines (medium power)?
The HS code for industrial steam turbines (medium power) is subheading 8406.82. 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 8406 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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