Circuit protection devices trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in circuit protection devices was worth $5.47 billion in 2024, about 123.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $5.47B | 123.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.27B | 113.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.14B | 112.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.99B | 119.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.30B | 99.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.36B | 104.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.51B | 104.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.17B | 103.1K t |
Top circuit protection devices exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by Germany and France. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 167 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.19B | 22% |
| Germany | $764.1M | 14% |
| France | $483.6M | 8.8% |
| Vietnam | $483.3M | 8.8% |
| Mexico | $277.6M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $245.3M | 4.5% |
| United States | $226.0M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $148.4M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $120.4M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $106.7M | 2% |
| Sweden | $102.8M | 1.9% |
| Romania | $100.5M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 216 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $892.9M | 16% |
| China | $447.6M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $420.2M | 7.7% |
| Hong Kong | $301.1M | 5.5% |
| France | $244.1M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $193.0M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $170.4M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $163.7M | 3% |
| Mexico | $144.5M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $130.6M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $129.9M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $123.3M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $44.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $345.22 per kg and China $29.78 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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The shipment records behind Circuit protection devices (HS 8536.30) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 8536.30: Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. HS 8536 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most circuit protection devices?
China exported $1.19 billion in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and France (9%). In all, 167 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most circuit protection devices?
The United States imported $892.9 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in circuit protection devices?
It was worth $5.47 billion in 2024, about 123.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 167 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of circuit protection devices per kg?
The world average declared value was about $44.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $345.22 per kg and China $29.78 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for circuit protection devices?
The HS code for circuit protection devices is subheading 8536.30, 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 8536 page.
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