Solar Panel Imports to the U.S. in 2023: A Detailed Analysis
In 2023, the United States imported a significant quantity of Solar Panels. Here's a breakdown of the key statistics:
1. Quantity of Solar Panels Imported
A total of approximately 12,426,297 units of Solar Panels were imported to the U.S., across various packaging types such as PKG, CTN, PCS, BOX, CAS, CRT, BDL, PAL, BAG, UNT. These were shipped in 42,260 shipments, 36,592 of which were single-unit shipments (CTN), and the rest distributed among other packaging types.
2. Top Exporting Countries for Solar Panels to the U.S.
| Country | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| China (CN) | 40,134 |
| Vietnam (VN) | 14,303 |
| Thailand (TH) | 5,008 |
| India (IN) | 4,828 |
| Malaysia (MY) | 4,417 |
Top Ports in China
- Port: YANTIAN – 9,624 shipments
- Port: NINGPO – 9,191 shipments
- Port: SHANGHAI – 8,582 shipments
Top Ports in Vietnam
- Port: VUNG TAU – 3,706 shipments
- Port: HAIPHONG – 3,004 shipments
- Port: YANTIAN – 1,240 shipments
Top Ports in Thailand
- Port: LAEM CHABANG – 3,040 shipments
- Port: SINGAPORE – 379 shipments
- Port: NINGPO – 248 shipments
Top Ports in India & Malaysia
- Port: MUNDRA – 1,548 shipments (India)
- Port: JAWAHARLAL NEHRU – 1,444 shipments (India)
- Port: 42879 STADERSAND – 391 shipments (India)
- Port: KAJANG – 1,207 shipments (Malaysia)
- Port: PINANG – 1,165 shipments (Malaysia)
- Port: SINGAPORE – 812 shipments (Malaysia)
3. Top Solar Panel Exporters to the U.S.
The top Solar Panel exporters to the U.S., based on the number of shipments, are as follows:
- FIRST SOLAR MALAYSIA SDN BHD – 2,062 shipments
- TRINA SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT COMP – 1,735 shipments
- MUNDRA SOLAR ENERGY LIMITED – 1,433 shipments
- VIETNAM SUNERGY JOINT STOCK COMPANY – 1,056 shipments
- FIRST SOLAR VIETNAM MANUFACTURING C O LTD – 956 shipments
4. Top Solar Panel Importers to the U.S.
While not explicitly provided in the data, it can be assumed that the top importers of Solar Panels to the U.S. are companies within the solar energy sector or entities involved in large-scale construction projects requiring solar power solutions.