Snow ploughs and blowers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $265.0 million of snow ploughs and blowers in 2024 (21.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 115 countries for imports of this product. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $415.0 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 | $265.0M | 21.0K t |
| 2023 | $337.0M | 29.7K t |
| 2022 | $415.0M | 39.8K t |
| 2021 | $298.5M | 28.8K t |
| 2020 | $235.3M | 24.5K t |
| 2019 | $230.2M | 24.2K t |
| 2018 | $152.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $159.5M | 19.1K t |
Where the United States imports snow ploughs and blowers from
Most of the value came from Canada (38%), China (30%), Mexico (15%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+786% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $99.8M | 38% |
| China | $78.8M | 30% |
| Mexico | $39.8M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $20.8M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $11.3M | 4.3% |
| Austria | $4.3M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 0.6% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 0.5% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.61 per kg, 43% above the world average of $8.81. 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.
Snow ploughs and blowers exports from the United States
The United States exported $129.1 million of snow ploughs and blowers in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $86.4M | 67% |
| Norway | $17.9M | 14% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $4.7M | 3.7% |
| France | $3.4M | 2.7% |
| Finland | $2.6M | 2% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 1% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 1% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Austria | $720K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States snow ploughs and blowers imports (HS 8430.20): 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 8430.20: Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of snow ploughs and blowers imported by the United States?
The United States imported snow ploughs and blowers worth $265.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 115 countries worldwide, with 32% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply snow ploughs and blowers to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($99.8 million), followed by China (30%) and Mexico (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of snow ploughs and blowers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.61 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $8.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of snow ploughs and blowers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $159.5 million in 2017 to $265.0 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $415.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $261.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export snow ploughs and blowers?
Yes. The United States exported $129.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Norway and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $135.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for snow ploughs and blowers?
The HS code for snow ploughs and blowers is subheading 8430.20. 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 8430 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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