Coaxial cable trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coaxial cable was worth $6.57 billion in 2024, about 553.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $6.57B | 553.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.49B | 518.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.72B | 752.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.03B | 750.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.09B | 654.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.41B | 651.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.99B | 724.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.08B | 665.2K t |
Top coaxial cable exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), the United States (9%) and Germany (5%). 190 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 38%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.55B | 24% |
| United States | $616.7M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $357.7M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $297.2M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $281.2M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $281.0M | 4.3% |
| Morocco | $248.7M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $201.0M | 3.1% |
| Moldova | $194.9M | 3% |
| Egypt | $183.2M | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $154.9M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $147.7M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Morocco. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 225 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $683.6M | 10% |
| Germany | $342.5M | 5.2% |
| Morocco | $329.5M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $310.2M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $284.2M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $275.9M | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $264.5M | 4% |
| France | $238.5M | 3.6% |
| China | $178.5M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $171.4M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $168.9M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $147.7M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $24.72 per kg and Saudi Arabia $5.47 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 Coaxial cable (HS 8544.20) 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors. HS 8544 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coaxial cable?
China exported $1.55 billion in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (5%). In all, 190 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coaxial cable?
The United States imported $683.6 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (5%) and Morocco (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coaxial cable?
It was worth $6.57 billion in 2024, about 553.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.72 billion. 190 countries reported exports and 225 reported imports.
What is the average price of coaxial cable per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $24.72 per kg and Saudi Arabia $5.47 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 coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20, 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 8544 page.
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