Solid fuel cookers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of solid fuel cookers by the United States reached $718.9 million in 2024 (142.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.20 billion.
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 | $718.9M | 142.6K t |
| 2023 | $615.4M | 115.2K t |
| 2022 | $871.6M | 158.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.20B | 248.9K t |
| 2020 | $849.9M | 188.3K t |
| 2019 | $561.2M | 137.2K t |
| 2018 | $474.9M | 114.9K t |
| 2017 | $427.2M | 106.9K t |
Where the United States imports solid fuel cookers from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $685.4M | 95% |
| Vietnam | $9.5M | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $8.9M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $4.4M | 0.6% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $777K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $744K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $735K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $599K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $483K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, close to the world average of $4.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Solid fuel cookers exports from the United States
The United States exported $43.3 million of solid fuel cookers in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 144 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (23%), Germany (12%), Mexico (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $10.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 12% |
| Mexico | $5.2M | 12% |
| France | $3.3M | 7.7% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States solid fuel cookers imports (HS 7321.19): 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 7321.19: Cooking appliances and plate warmers: for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of solid fuel cookers imported by the United States?
The United States imported solid fuel cookers worth $718.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 213 countries worldwide, with 53% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply solid fuel cookers to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($685.4 million), followed by Vietnam (1%) and Mexico (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of solid fuel cookers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of solid fuel cookers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $427.2 million in 2017 to $718.9 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2021 at $1.20 billion. Over 8 years the average was $714.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export solid fuel cookers?
Yes. The United States exported $43.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $675.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for solid fuel cookers?
The HS code for solid fuel cookers is subheading 7321.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7321 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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