Liquid filtration machinery exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $2.61 billion of liquid filtration machinery in 2024 (47.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.61B | 47.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.58B | 46.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.96B | 74.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.46B | 59.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.91B | 49.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.81B | 42.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.64B | 38.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.49B | 37.0K t |
Where the United States exports liquid filtration machinery to
Most of it went to France (14%), China (9%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $374.3M | 14% |
| China | $233.5M | 9% |
| Germany | $185.9M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $182.5M | 7% |
| Mexico | $173.4M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $161.9M | 6.2% |
| Ireland | $111.7M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $105.4M | 4% |
| Singapore | $104.8M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $95.6M | 3.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.69 per kg, 122% above the world average of $24.66. 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.
Liquid filtration machinery imports to the United States
Imports of liquid filtration machinery by the United States reached $1.58 billion in 2024 (75.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Most of the value came from Mexico (23%), Germany (16%), Japan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $360.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $256.1M | 16% |
| Japan | $153.1M | 9.7% |
| Ireland | $150.7M | 9.5% |
| China | $123.2M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $76.3M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $73.1M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $62.7M | 4% |
| France | $61.4M | 3.9% |
| India | $34.8M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States liquid filtration machinery exports (HS 8421.29): 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid filtration machinery exported by the United States?
The United States exported liquid filtration machinery worth $2.61 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 196 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquid filtration machinery from the United States?
France was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($374.3 million), followed by China (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 174 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $54.69 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $24.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of liquid filtration machinery from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.49 billion in 2017 to $2.61 billion in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $2.96 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.18 billion a year.
Does the United States also import liquid filtration machinery?
Yes. The United States imported $1.58 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Germany and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.02 billion a year.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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