High voltage distribution panels trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high voltage distribution panels was worth $9.23 billion in 2024, about 409.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017, and up 21% 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 | $9.23B | 409.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.63B | 346.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.12B | 299.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.08B | 278.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.84B | 277.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.39B | 289.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.20B | 300.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.28B | 304.5K t |
Top high voltage distribution panels exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Germany and France. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 145 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.94B | 32% |
| Germany | $1.33B | 14% |
| France | $434.6M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $425.6M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $371.4M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $349.3M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $272.6M | 3% |
| Italy | $257.8M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $248.4M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $241.0M | 2.6% |
| United States | $227.4M | 2.5% |
| Norway | $200.9M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.13B | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $440.6M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $380.1M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $276.1M | 3% |
| Australia | $265.1M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $262.6M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $238.9M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $229.4M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $218.6M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $209.1M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $176.8M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $174.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $22.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $36.68 per kg and Turkey $17.08 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 High voltage distribution panels (HS 8537.20) 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 8537.20: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. HS 8537 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high voltage distribution panels?
China exported $2.94 billion in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and France (5%). In all, 145 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high voltage distribution panels?
The United States imported $1.13 billion in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (5%) and Indonesia (4%). 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 high voltage distribution panels?
It was worth $9.23 billion in 2024, about 409.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 145 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of high voltage distribution panels per kg?
The world average declared value was about $22.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $36.68 per kg and Turkey $17.08 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 high voltage distribution panels?
The HS code for high voltage distribution panels is subheading 8537.20, 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 8537 page.
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