Electrical switching apparatus (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electrical switching apparatus (other) was worth $40.80 billion in 2024, about 1.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $40.80B | 1.15M t |
| 2023 | $39.70B | 1.16M t |
| 2022 | $42.35B | 1.22M t |
| 2021 | $41.44B | 1.32M t |
| 2020 | $33.15B | 986.7K t |
| 2019 | $34.39B | 1.06M t |
| 2018 | $35.69B | 1.09M t |
| 2017 | $32.91B | 1.11M t |
Top electrical switching apparatus (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 225 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.54B | 26% |
| Germany | $4.24B | 10% |
| United States | $4.04B | 9.9% |
| Japan | $3.70B | 9.1% |
| South Korea | $1.54B | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $1.30B | 3.2% |
| France | $1.23B | 3% |
| Italy | $1.13B | 2.8% |
| Spain | $1.12B | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $903.3M | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $800.5M | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $737.5M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (10%), China (9%) and the United States (8%). 223 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $4.11B | 10% |
| China | $3.56B | 8.7% |
| United States | $3.40B | 8.3% |
| Mexico | $3.17B | 7.8% |
| Vietnam | $2.48B | 6.1% |
| Germany | $2.22B | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $1.35B | 3.3% |
| Japan | $1.12B | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $1.04B | 2.6% |
| France | $1.04B | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $986.2M | 2.4% |
| India | $984.6M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $35.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $61.07 per kg and France $26.95 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 Electrical switching apparatus (other) (HS 8536.90) 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 8536.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. HS 8536 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electrical switching apparatus (other)?
China exported $10.54 billion in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and the United States (10%). In all, 225 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electrical switching apparatus (other)?
Hong Kong imported $4.11 billion in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and the United States (8%). 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 electrical switching apparatus (other)?
It was worth $40.80 billion in 2024, about 1.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $42.35 billion. 225 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of electrical switching apparatus (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $35.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $61.07 per kg and France $26.95 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 electrical switching apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other) is subheading 8536.90, 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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