Water filtration equipment imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.11 billion of water filtration equipment in 2024 (83.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $2.11B | 83.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.92B | 76.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.99B | 87.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.66B | 76.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.59B | 73.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.38B | 66.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.27B | 60.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 60.2K t |
Where the United States imports water filtration equipment from
Most of the value came from Canada (21%), China (14%), Mexico (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $448.7M | 21% |
| China | $298.4M | 14% |
| Mexico | $284.7M | 14% |
| South Korea | $152.8M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $117.7M | 5.6% |
| Israel | $113.7M | 5.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $106.3M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $86.9M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $82.9M | 3.9% |
| France | $68.1M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.37 per kg, 38% above the world average of $18.43. 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.
Water filtration equipment exports from the United States
Exports of water filtration equipment by the United States reached $1.20 billion in 2024 (38.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (19%), Mexico (12%), China (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $228.1M | 19% |
| Mexico | $144.7M | 12% |
| China | $71.6M | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43.5M | 3.6% |
| Australia | $42.1M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40.0M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $34.1M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $33.3M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $31.3M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $30.3M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by the United States?
The United States imported water filtration equipment worth $2.11 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($448.7 million), followed by China (14%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.37 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $18.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.21 billion in 2017 to $2.11 billion in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.64 billion a year.
Does the United States also export water filtration equipment?
Yes. The United States exported $1.20 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $909.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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