Toasters imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $175.7 million of toasters in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 209 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% 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 | $175.7M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $166.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $183.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $179.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $156.1M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $146.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $153.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $160.3M | 16.9K t |
Where the United States imports toasters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $174.2M | 99% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Italy | $170K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $56K | 0% |
| Mexico | $48K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $31K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0% |
| Germany | $12K | 0% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.54 per kg, 35% above the world average of $8.56. 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.
Toasters exports from the United States
Exports of toasters by the United States reached $8.6 million in 2024 (827 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. Mexico alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.9M | 57% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 17% |
| Bahamas | $234K | 2.7% |
| Barbados | $156K | 1.8% |
| Chile | $152K | 1.8% |
| Guatemala | $137K | 1.6% |
| Costa Rica | $137K | 1.6% |
| Honduras | $113K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $93K | 1.1% |
| China | $90K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States toasters imports (HS 8516.72): 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 8516.72: Electro-thermic appliances: toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of toasters imported by the United States?
The United States imported toasters worth $175.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 209 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply toasters to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($174.2 million), followed by Canada (1%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of toasters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.54 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $8.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toasters to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $160.3 million in 2017 to $175.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $183.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $165.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export toasters?
Yes. The United States exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $167.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for toasters?
The HS code for toasters is subheading 8516.72. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
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