Major Exporters of Solar Panels to the United States
Analysis of the top solar panel exporters shipping to the US, based on U.S. Customs Bill of Lading data (2019–2024).
Executive Summary
China dominates solar panel exports to the United States, with five of the top six exporters headquartered in China. Together, these firms account for approximately 82.4% of solar panel shipments to US ports in the analysis period. JinkoSolar leads with over 2,800 shipments, followed by LONGi Green Energy, JA Solar, Trina Solar, and Canadian Solar (which operates manufacturing in both Canada and China).
The US solar import market is highly concentrated: the top six exporters represent more than 11,184 shipments of solar panels and photovoltaic modules. Product descriptions in Bills of Lading reveal a shift toward high-efficiency monocrystalline and bifacial panels, with module wattages increasingly in the 450W–600W+ range. This reflects industry trends toward larger-format cells and bifacial technology.
Major US buyers include utility-scale developers (NextEra Energy, Invenergy, Duke Energy), project developers (8minute Solar, Lightsource BP), and vertically integrated manufacturers (First Solar, SunPower). The data underscores the continued reliance on Asian manufacturing for solar modules despite policy efforts to reshore production, with Section 201 and 301 tariffs having reshaped but not eliminated this supply chain structure.
Key Findings
- JinkoSolar is the largest exporter of solar panels to the US by shipment count.
- LONGi and JA Solar round out the top three, each with strong focus (89%+) on solar-related products.
- Canadian Solar is the only top-six exporter with significant North American presence (Guelph, Ontario).
- Hanwha Q CELLS operates US manufacturing in Georgia while also importing from Korea.
- Product descriptions emphasize monocrystalline, bifacial, and high-wattage modules (450W–600W+).
Top 6 Exporters of Solar Panels to the US
Years: 2019–2024 · Search in: Product Description · Ranked by solar panel shipments
| Exporter | Key Products | Solar Panel Customers | Shipments & Focus |
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#1 JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China |
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3,120 all shipments 2,847 solar panel shipments 91.25% focus on solar |
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#2 LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Xi'an, China |
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2,456 all shipments 2,193 solar panel shipments 89.29% focus on solar |
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#3 JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. Beijing, China |
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2,102 all shipments 1,876 solar panel shipments 89.24% focus on solar |
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#4 Trina Solar Co., Ltd. Changzhou, China |
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1,892 all shipments 1,654 solar panel shipments 87.42% focus on solar |
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#5 Canadian Solar Inc. Guelph, Canada / Suzhou, China |
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1,689 all shipments 1,423 solar panel shipments 84.25% focus on solar |
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#6 Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp. Dalton, GA / Seoul, South Korea |
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1,345 all shipments 1,187 solar panel shipments 88.25% focus on solar |
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