Steam boiler parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steam boiler parts by the United States reached $185.8 million in 2024 (38.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 202 countries for imports of this product. That is 44% more than in 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 | $185.8M | 38.4K t |
| 2023 | $129.4M | 20.4K t |
| 2022 | $97.0M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $95.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2020 | $199.5M | 42.3K t |
| 2019 | $116.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $174.4M | 26.0K t |
| 2017 | $195.9M | 21.5K t |
Where the United States imports steam boiler parts from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (25%), South Korea (24%), Thailand (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $47.0M | 25% |
| South Korea | $45.4M | 24% |
| Thailand | $20.8M | 11% |
| Canada | $18.7M | 10% |
| China | $16.0M | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $15.0M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $6.0M | 3.2% |
| India | $3.5M | 1.9% |
| Finland | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steam boiler parts exports from the United States
Exports of steam boiler parts by the United States reached $105.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Canada alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $61.9M | 59% |
| Mexico | $5.3M | 5% |
| Belgium | $4.7M | 4.4% |
| Israel | $2.7M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 2.6% |
| China | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 1.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.4M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steam boiler parts imports (HS 8402.90): 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 8402.90: Boilers: parts of steam or other vapour generating boilers.
Common questions
What is the value of steam boiler parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported steam boiler parts worth $185.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 202 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam boiler parts to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($47.0 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam boiler parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam boiler parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $195.9 million in 2017 to $185.8 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2020 at $199.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $149.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export steam boiler parts?
Yes. The United States exported $105.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $80.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam boiler parts?
The HS code for steam boiler parts is subheading 8402.90. 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 8402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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