High voltage apparatus (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high voltage apparatus (other) was worth $5.18 billion in 2024, about 151.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017, and up 17% 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 | $5.18B | 151.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.43B | 125.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.04B | 129.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.69B | 119.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.50B | 115.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.89B | 123.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.95B | 122.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.60B | 119.7K t |
Top high voltage apparatus (other) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 163 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $982.3M | 19% |
| China | $752.4M | 15% |
| United States | $554.8M | 11% |
| Mexico | $332.8M | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $292.9M | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $282.5M | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $170.4M | 3.3% |
| France | $159.7M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $146.5M | 2.8% |
| India | $139.7M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $136.0M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $128.0M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $649.0M | 13% |
| China | $413.6M | 8% |
| Germany | $315.5M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $268.5M | 5.2% |
| Mexico | $216.1M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $188.8M | 3.6% |
| India | $163.7M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $155.5M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $134.0M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $128.9M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $127.6M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $102.5M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $34.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $70.48 per kg and China $19.01 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 8535.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. HS 8535 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high voltage apparatus (other)?
Germany exported $982.3 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and the United States (11%). In all, 163 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high voltage apparatus (other)?
The United States imported $649.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Germany (6%). 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 high voltage apparatus (other)?
It was worth $5.18 billion in 2024, about 151.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 163 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of high voltage apparatus (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $34.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $70.48 per kg and China $19.01 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for high voltage apparatus (other)?
The HS code for high voltage apparatus (other) is subheading 8535.90, 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 8535 page.
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