Straw and fodder balers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of straw and fodder balers by the United States reached $136.3 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 151 countries for imports of this product. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $192.2 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 | $136.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $192.2M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $158.8M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $123.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $119.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $112.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $80.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $61.4M | 7.1K t |
Where the United States imports straw and fodder balers from
Most of the value came from Germany (29%), Italy (23%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $39.3M | 29% |
| Italy | $31.2M | 23% |
| Belgium | $17.0M | 12% |
| China | $10.8M | 7.9% |
| Canada | $7.7M | 5.7% |
| Hungary | $6.9M | 5.1% |
| France | $5.9M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.24 per kg, close to the world average of $9.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Straw and fodder balers exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported straw and fodder balers worth $133.3 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 92 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 50% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $67.2M | 50% |
| Mexico | $24.4M | 18% |
| Turkey | $11.6M | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $8.1M | 6.1% |
| Argentina | $4.5M | 3.4% |
| China | $3.9M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| Chile | $1.0M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States straw and fodder balers imports (HS 8433.40): 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 8433.40: Balers: straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers.
Common questions
What is the value of straw and fodder balers imported by the United States?
The United States imported straw and fodder balers worth $136.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 151 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply straw and fodder balers to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($39.3 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of straw and fodder balers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.24 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $9.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of straw and fodder balers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.4 million in 2017 to $136.3 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2023 at $192.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $123.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export straw and fodder balers?
Yes. The United States exported $133.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Turkey. That compares with imports of $136.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for straw and fodder balers?
The HS code for straw and fodder balers is subheading 8433.40. 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 8433 page.
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