Ceramic insulators trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ceramic insulators was worth $826.9 million in 2024, about 227.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $826.9M | 227.0K t |
| 2023 | $829.7M | 226.4K t |
| 2022 | $785.3M | 211.4K t |
| 2021 | $719.9M | 169.5K t |
| 2020 | $753.3M | 176.1K t |
| 2019 | $765.4M | 203.0K t |
| 2018 | $824.7M | 237.2K t |
| 2017 | $802.4M | 233.8K t |
Top ceramic insulators exporting countries
Exports are led by China (37%), India (8%) and Japan (8%). 90 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $304.4M | 37% |
| India | $67.2M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $63.1M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $60.6M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $47.8M | 5.8% |
| United States | $43.0M | 5.2% |
| Slovakia | $26.2M | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $24.6M | 3% |
| Poland | $16.3M | 2% |
| Romania | $15.7M | 1.9% |
| France | $15.3M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $14.5M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (17%), Italy (6%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). 183 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $137.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $46.4M | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41.7M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $34.6M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $26.7M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $23.0M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $22.0M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $21.6M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $21.5M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $19.5M | 2.4% |
| China | $18.5M | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $17.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $54.98 per kg and China $1.96 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8546.20: Electrical insulators: of ceramics. HS 8546 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ceramic insulators?
China exported $304.4 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by India (8%) and Japan (8%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ceramic insulators?
The United States imported $137.2 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Italy (6%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ceramic insulators?
It was worth $826.9 million in 2024, about 227.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $829.7 million. 90 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of ceramic insulators per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $54.98 per kg and China $1.96 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for ceramic insulators?
The HS code for ceramic insulators is subheading 8546.20, in 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 first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8546 page.
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