Pressure reducing valves imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported pressure reducing valves worth $576.1 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $576.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $573.9M | 24.2K t |
| 2022 | $557.0M | 26.0K t |
| 2021 | $509.4M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $401.8M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $451.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $409.1M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $395.4M | 18.3K t |
Where the United States imports pressure reducing valves from
Most of the value came from Mexico (34%), China (10%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $198.4M | 34% |
| China | $57.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $49.3M | 8.6% |
| Canada | $45.4M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $40.0M | 7% |
| Italy | $38.1M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $31.7M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $29.5M | 5.1% |
| France | $10.5M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $9.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.55 per kg, 45% above the world average of $34.22. 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.
Pressure reducing valves exports from the United States
Exports of pressure reducing valves by the United States reached $534.3 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 175 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (15%), United Kingdom (14%), Mexico (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $81.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $72.7M | 14% |
| Mexico | $59.5M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $34.5M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $25.0M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $23.1M | 4.3% |
| China | $20.5M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $17.7M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $15.9M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.0M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States pressure reducing valves imports (HS 8481.10): 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 8481.10: Valves: pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure reducing valves imported by the United States?
The United States imported pressure reducing valves worth $576.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure reducing valves to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($198.4 million), followed by China (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure reducing valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.55 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $34.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pressure reducing valves to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $395.4 million in 2017 to $576.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $484.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export pressure reducing valves?
Yes. The United States exported $534.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. That compares with imports of $576.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pressure reducing valves?
The HS code for pressure reducing valves is subheading 8481.10. 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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