Oil transformers large imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil transformers large by the United States reached $2.97 billion in 2024 (206.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 167 countries for imports of this product. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.97B | 206.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.96B | 165.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.25B | 124.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 120.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.19B | 139.3K t |
| 2019 | $969.2M | 125.4K t |
| 2018 | $880.7M | 106.1K t |
| 2017 | $880.7M | 97.9K t |
Where the United States imports oil transformers large from
Most of the value came from Mexico (23%), South Korea (13%), Brazil (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $686.8M | 23% |
| South Korea | $382.2M | 13% |
| Brazil | $304.3M | 10% |
| Austria | $213.8M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $188.9M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $165.7M | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $147.5M | 5% |
| Turkey | $130.3M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $125.0M | 4.2% |
| Croatia | $121.4M | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.34 per kg, close to the world average of $12.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil transformers large exports from the United States
The United States exported $71.0 million of oil transformers large in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (32%), Guyana (26%), Canada (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $22.8M | 32% |
| Guyana | $18.1M | 26% |
| Canada | $15.3M | 22% |
| Dominican Republic | $12.3M | 17% |
| Egypt | $534K | 0.8% |
| Belize | $387K | 0.5% |
| Bahamas | $313K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $296K | 0.4% |
| India | $231K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $198K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States oil transformers large imports (HS 8504.23): 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 8504.23: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers large imported by the United States?
The United States imported oil transformers large worth $2.97 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 206.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 167 countries worldwide, with 33% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers large to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($686.8 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.34 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $12.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil transformers large to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $880.7 million in 2017 to $2.97 billion in 2024, an increase of 237%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.39 billion a year.
Does the United States also export oil transformers large?
Yes. The United States exported $71.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Guyana and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.89 billion a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers large?
The HS code for oil transformers large is subheading 8504.23. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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