Trade Data
2026-05-09
Key Points
· Valves customs data pinpoints HS 8481 subcodes driving 2025 trade, led by parts and other valves.
· Top suppliers: U.S., China; demand hubs: Brazil, Mexico via Tendata insights.
· Brazil importers dominate; exporters diversify in medical/industrial niches.
· Imports surge mid-year; market grows steadily to 2030s.
· Tendata offers deep dives into valves customs data for HS codes, countries, firms.
Overview
This analysis, powered by Tendata's valves customs data, reveals a $54.32B valves trade in 2025, with Brazil as import powerhouse and diversified exports. It transitions seamlessly from HS breakdowns to trends, equipping users for strategic decisions—next, explore summaries and FAQs for quick insights.
1. Core HS Code Classification
The valves product category primarily falls under HS Code 8481 — "Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves."
Top 20 HS Codes by Trade Value (2025):
| HS Code | Description | Trade Count | Value (USD) | Value Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84818099 | Other valves, taps, cocks | 497,507 | $5.71B | 10.5% |
| 84812090 | Valves for oleohydraulic/pneumatic transmissions | 219,218 | $4.26B | 7.8% |
| 84819090 | Parts of valves | 700,862 | $4.63B | 8.5% |
| 84818092 | Other valves (specific sub-category) | 41,744 | $2.50B | 4.6% |
| 84813000 | Check (non-return) valves | 61,101 | $2.50B | 4.6% |
| 84814000 | Safety/relief valves | 58,765 | $2.04B | 3.7% |
| 84811000 | Pressure-reducing valves | 46,435 | $1.76B | 3.2% |
| 84819005 | Valve parts (specific) | 308,443 | $1.89B | 3.5% |
| 84818090 | Other valves (general) | 392,800 | $1.86B | 3.4% |
| 84818021 | Industrial valves (specific) | 32,726 | $949M | 1.7% |
| 84818095 | Other valves (specific sub-category) | 19,616 | $939M | 1.7% |
| 84812099 | Other transmission valves | 182,732 | $1.27B | 2.3% |
| 84818097 | Other valves (specific) | 8,054 | $491M | 0.9% |
| 84810000 | Valves (unspecified) | 5,297 | $570M | 1.0% |
| 84818022 | Industrial valves (other) | 235,018 | $763M | 1.4% |
| 84818019 | Other valves (specific) | 11,901 | $317M | 0.6% |
| 84818029 | Other valves (specific) | 17,445 | $239M | 0.4% |
| 84812000 | Transmission valves (general) | 173,868 | $336M | 0.6% |
| 84099199 | Engine parts (valve-related) | 47,243 | $480M | 0.9% |
| 84818062/63 | Specific valve types | 39,200 | $277M | 0.5% |
2. Main Countries of Origin (Supply Side)
Import Data Perspective — Top Origins (Global Supply):
| Rank | Country | Trade Count | Value (USD) | Value Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳 China | 1,885,279 | $8.06B | 19.0% |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 United States | 739,504 | $9.05B | 21.3% |
| 3 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 434,919 | $4.74B | 11.2% |
| 4 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 510,326 | $2.82B | 6.6% |
| 5 | 🇮🇹 Italy | 219,231 | $1.89B | 4.5% |
| 6 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 52,437 | $1.57B | 3.7% |
| 7 | 🇫🇷 France | 69,006 | $1.15B | 2.7% |
| 8 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 38,594 | $1.12B | 2.6% |
| 9 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 79,843 | $969M | 2.3% |
| 10 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 151,428 | $960M | 2.3% |
Export Data Perspective — Top Origins (Exporting Nations):
| Rank | Country | Trade Count | Value (USD) | Value Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 399,670 | $4.03B | 33.9% |
| 2 | 🇮🇳 India | 990,304 | $3.24B | 27.2% |
| 3 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 204,920 | $1.59B | 13.3% |
| 4 | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 63,989 | $703M | 5.9% |
| 5 | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | 8,012 | $681M | 5.7% |
| 6 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 45,513 | $341M | 2.9% |
| 7 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1,782 | $279M | 2.3% |
| 8 | 🇨🇳 China | 41,401 | $193M | 1.6% |
| 9 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 32,468 | $141M | 1.2% |
| 10 | 🇺🇸 United States | 10,858 | $79M | 0.7% |
3. Main Destination Countries (Demand Side)
Import Data Perspective — Top Destinations:
| Rank | Country | Trade Count | Value (USD) | Value Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 447,544 | $24.42B | 57.6% |
| 2 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 1,304,557 | $5.70B | 13.4% |
| 3 | 🇮🇳 India | 812,097 | $2.67B | 6.3% |
| 4 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 453,912 | $1.51B | 3.6% |
| 5 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 602,247 | $1.36B | 3.2% |
| 6 | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 228,564 | $1.07B | 2.5% |
| 7 | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 137,055 | $502M | 1.2% |
| 8 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 65,935 | $432M | 1.0% |
| 9 | 🇨🇱 Chile | 82,520 | $386M | 0.9% |
| 10 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 131,091 | $381M | 0.9% |
Export Data Perspective — Top Destinations:
| Rank | Country | Trade Count | Value (USD) | Value Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | 565,656 | $4.88B | 41.1% |
| 2 | 🇨🇳 China | 81,202 | $667M | 5.6% |
| 3 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 76,126 | $445M | 3.8% |
| 4 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 115,680 | $336M | 2.8% |
| 5 | 🇦🇪 UAE | 80,251 | $305M | 2.6% |
| 6 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 54,372 | $290M | 2.4% |
| 7 | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 52,418 | $269M | 2.3% |
| 8 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 36,142 | $255M | 2.1% |
| 9 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 51,269 | $237M | 2.0% |
| 10 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 41,454 | $198M | 1.7% |
4. Top 10 Global Importers (by Import Volume/Value)
| Rank | Company | Country | Trade Count | Value (USD) | Value Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CATERPILLAR BRASIL LTDA | Brazil | 50,690 | $1.84B | 4.3% |
| 2 | JOHN DEERE BRASIL LTDA | Brazil | 10,108 | $1.67B | 4.0% |
| 3 | EMBRAER S A | Brazil | 4,078 | $1.40B | 3.3% |
| 4 | TOYOTA DO BRASIL LTDA | Brazil | 1,530 | $774M | 1.8% |
| 5 | FESTO BRASIL LTDA | Brazil | 7,696 | $769M | 1.8% |
| 6 | SCANIA LATIN AMERICA LTDA | Brazil | 11,189 | $644M | 1.5% |
| 7 | CNH INDUSTRIAL BRASIL LTDA | Brazil | 16,022 | $625M | 1.5% |
| 8 | ROBERT BOSCH LTDA | Brazil | 8,314 | $548M | 1.3% |
| 9 | MERCEDES BENZ DO BRASIL LTDA | Brazil | 7,189 | $375M | 0.9% |
| 10 | ZF AUTOMOTIVE BRASIL LTDA | Brazil | 3,268 | $368M | 0.9% |
Key Insight: Brazil dominates the global importers list, driven by its massive automotive, aerospace (Embraer), and heavy machinery manufacturing sectors.
5. Top 10 Global Exporters (by Export Volume/Value)
| Rank | Company | Country | Trade Count | Value (USD) | Value Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES COSTA RICA | Costa Rica | 2,763 | $344M | 2.9% |
| 2 | DENSO | Japan/Mexico | 586 | $251M | 2.1% |
| 3 | CÔNG TY TNHH DENSO VIỆT NAM | Vietnam | 5,941 | $237M | 2.0% |
| 4 | VAT MANUFACTURING MALAYSIA SDN BHD | Malaysia | 3,504 | $222M | 1.9% |
| 5 | ABBOTT MEDICAL COSTA RICA | Costa Rica | 1,288 | $213M | 1.8% |
| 6 | CÔNG TY TNHH NIDEC TOSOK VIỆT NAM | Vietnam | 7,957 | $205M | 1.7% |
| 7 | ROBERT BOSCH MEXICO | Mexico | 584 | $178M | 1.5% |
| 8 | FLOWSERVE INDIA CONTROLS PVT LTD | India | 35,099 | $148M | 1.3% |
| 9 | DELPIN LOGISTICS S A DE C V | Mexico | 2,937 | $148M | 1.3% |
| 10 | FROMEX | Mexico | 783 | $136M | 1.1% |
Key Insight: The export landscape is more diversified, with strong representation from Mexico (automotive supply chain), Vietnam (electronics/industrial manufacturing), India (industrial valve specialists like Flowserve), and Costa Rica (medical device valves).
6. Trade Trends (2025 Monthly)
Import Trends:
Peak months: July ($6.19B) and August ($6.11B)
Lowest months: December ($1.79B) and January ($1.78B)
Total 2025 import value: $42.43B across 5.55M transactions
Export Trends:
Relatively stable throughout the year, ranging from $872M (June) to $1.11B (March)
Total 2025 export value: $11.89B across 1.90M transactions
7. Market Context (Public Network Intelligence)
The global industrial valves market is valued at USD 77.69–88.36 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 101–133 billion by 2031–2035 (CAGR 4.0–5.0%)
The control valve segment alone is projected to grow from USD 10.42B (2025) to USD 13.30B (2030) at 5.0% CAGR
The US's fastest-growing valve export markets in 2024–2025 include China (+$135M), Brazil (+$101M), and UAE (+$50M)
8. Additional Available Data
The platform can provide further analysis on:
Specific HS code deep-dives — e.g., detailed breakdown of 84818099 (other valves) or 84813000 (check valves)
Country-specific trade flows — bilateral import/export analysis between any two countries
Company-level intelligence — detailed profiles of any supplier or buyer listed above
Product sub-category analysis — solenoid valves, safety valves, pressure-reducing valves, cardiovascular valves, etc.
Historical trend analysis — multi-year comparisons beyond 2025
Summary
Tendata's valves customs data for 2025 captures $42.43B imports and $11.89B exports, dominated by HS 8481 codes, U.S./China supply, and Brazil demand. Growth aligns with a $77–88B market expanding at 4–5% CAGR, with tools for further bilateral/company analysis.
FAQ
Q1: What are the top HS codes in 2025 valves customs data?
A: 84818099 ($5.71B), 84819090 parts ($4.63B), and 84812090 ($4.26B) lead, per Tendata.
Q2: Which countries supply most valves per customs data?
A: U.S. ($9.05B imports) and China ($8.06B); Mexico tops exports ($4.03B).
Q3: Why does Brazil dominate valves imports?
A: Automotive/aerospace drive $24.42B (57.6% share) in valves customs data.
Q4: What are 2025 trade peaks from Tendata data?
A: Imports peak July ($6.19B); exports stable, totaling $11.89B.
Q5: How can I access more valves customs data?
A: Tendata provides HS deep-dives, bilateral flows, and company profiles.
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