Portable air compressors exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported portable air compressors worth $139.4 million (12.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $139.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $142.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $119.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $92.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $88.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $121.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $143.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $97.8M | 9.1K t |
Where the United States exports portable air compressors to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (31%), Mexico (10%), Kazakhstan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $43.5M | 31% |
| Mexico | $13.5M | 9.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $7.9M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.9M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $6.3M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $5.1M | 3.7% |
| India | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 2.3% |
| Peru | $2.8M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.84 per kg, close to the world average of $9.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portable air compressors imports to the United States
Imports of portable air compressors by the United States reached $64.7 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 213 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Belgium (38%), Czech Republic (17%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $24.6M | 38% |
| Czech Republic | $11.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $9.0M | 14% |
| India | $4.2M | 6.5% |
| China | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States portable air compressors exports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors exported by the United States?
The United States exported portable air compressors worth $139.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 168 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy portable air compressors from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($43.5 million), followed by Mexico (10%) and Kazakhstan (6%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 137 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average export price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.84 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $9.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of portable air compressors from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $97.8 million in 2017 to $139.4 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $143.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import portable air compressors?
Yes. The United States imported $64.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the Czech Republic and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $74.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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