Road rollers and compactors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $665.2 million of road rollers and compactors in 2024 (86.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $946.9 million.
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 | $665.2M | 86.0K t |
| 2023 | $946.9M | 95.0K t |
| 2022 | $620.6M | 68.3K t |
| 2021 | $430.0M | 51.1K t |
| 2020 | $330.3M | 40.6K t |
| 2019 | $454.3M | 67.2K t |
| 2018 | $433.9M | 60.0K t |
| 2017 | $355.2M | 54.5K t |
Where the United States imports road rollers and compactors from
The largest suppliers were Germany (49%), China (11%), Sweden (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $328.0M | 49% |
| China | $73.6M | 11% |
| Sweden | $69.1M | 10% |
| Brazil | $68.6M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $35.1M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $33.5M | 5% |
| Japan | $17.5M | 2.6% |
| Finland | $14.6M | 2.2% |
| India | $8.9M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.73 per kg, 37% above the world average of $5.65. 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.
Road rollers and compactors exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported road rollers and compactors worth $164.0 million (20.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 134 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $86.0M | 52% |
| Mexico | $39.7M | 24% |
| Australia | $4.4M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $2.7M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 1.5% |
| France | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.7M | 1% |
| Argentina | $1.5M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States road rollers and compactors imports (HS 8429.40): 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 8429.40: Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of road rollers and compactors imported by the United States?
The United States imported road rollers and compactors worth $665.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 206 countries worldwide, with 25% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply road rollers and compactors to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($328.0 million), followed by China (11%) and Sweden (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of road rollers and compactors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.73 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $5.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of road rollers and compactors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $355.2 million in 2017 to $665.2 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $946.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $529.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export road rollers and compactors?
Yes. The United States exported $164.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $501.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for road rollers and compactors?
The HS code for road rollers and compactors is subheading 8429.40. 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 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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