Safety and relief valves exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.05 billion of safety and relief valves in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 179 countries for exports of this product. 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 | $1.05B | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $979.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $819.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $848.9M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $893.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $916.7M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $907.9M | 18.0K t |
Where the United States exports safety and relief valves to
Most of it went to Germany (15%), Canada (14%), Mexico (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $156.7M | 15% |
| Canada | $143.9M | 14% |
| Mexico | $132.5M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68.6M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $48.7M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $47.9M | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $38.0M | 3.6% |
| China | $36.3M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31.1M | 3% |
| Australia | $22.4M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $73.17 per kg, 71% above the world average of $42.68. 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.
Safety and relief valves imports to the United States
Imports of safety and relief valves by the United States reached $566.3 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 221 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Mexico (19%), Germany (14%), Switzerland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $107.5M | 19% |
| Germany | $79.3M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $55.5M | 9.8% |
| Canada | $53.3M | 9.4% |
| China | $44.8M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $32.9M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $28.4M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $27.0M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $26.4M | 4.7% |
| Angola | $25.8M | 4.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States safety and relief valves exports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves exported by the United States?
The United States exported safety and relief valves worth $1.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 179 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy safety and relief valves from the United States?
Germany was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($156.7 million), followed by Canada (14%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 165 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared export value was about $73.17 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $42.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of safety and relief valves from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $907.9 million in 2017 to $1.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $932.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import safety and relief valves?
Yes. The United States imported $566.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Germany and Switzerland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $488.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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