Large dry transformers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large dry transformers by the United States reached $451.1 million in 2024 (50.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 195 countries for imports of this product. That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $451.1M | 50.0K t |
| 2023 | $332.1M | 36.2K t |
| 2022 | $186.5M | 25.0K t |
| 2021 | $126.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2020 | $145.9M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $152.5M | 23.5K t |
| 2018 | $121.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $124.9M | 20.0K t |
Where the United States imports large dry transformers from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (33%), Canada (23%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $149.5M | 33% |
| Canada | $103.0M | 23% |
| South Korea | $69.8M | 16% |
| China | $25.8M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $24.0M | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $22.8M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $14.1M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $8.4M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $6.5M | 1.4% |
| Colombia | $3.8M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.02 per kg, close to the world average of $8.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Large dry transformers exports from the United States
Exports of large dry transformers by the United States reached $57.7 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (34%), Mexico (11%), Japan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+919% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $19.3M | 34% |
| Mexico | $6.4M | 11% |
| Japan | $5.2M | 9% |
| Brazil | $3.8M | 6.6% |
| Bahamas | $3.2M | 5.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.6M | 4.5% |
| Costa Rica | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Belize | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Guyana | $1.2M | 2% |
| Qatar | $978K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States large dry transformers imports (HS 8504.34): 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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers imported by the United States?
The United States imported large dry transformers worth $451.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 195 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply large dry transformers to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($149.5 million), followed by Canada (23%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.02 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $8.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of large dry transformers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124.9 million in 2017 to $451.1 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $205.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export large dry transformers?
Yes. The United States exported $57.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $393.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. 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 8504 page.
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